Bobby Hutchens

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Bobby Hutchens
NationalityAmerican
Born (1960-04-15) April 15, 1960 (age 64)
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour career
Years active1985–1992, 1999
Starts19
Championships0
Wins0
Poles0
Best finish37th in 1991
Last updated on: August 10, 2024.

Robert Hutchens Jr. (born April 15, 1960) is an American former professional stock car racing driver, team owner, chew chief, and race engineer. He is the father of Trey Hutchens, who currently competes part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and whom he currently serve as a crew chief for. [1]

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Hutchens is best known for his involvement in the development of the Hutchens device, which was named after him, that was in use in NASCAR from 2001 to 2004. [2] The device was banned by NASCAR in January 2005, due to it failing SFI Foundation safety tests. [3] He was also the general manager for Richard Childress Racing during the time, a position he held since 1989. [4] He was also the senior vice president of competition for Dale Earnhardt Inc. until the end of 2008, where he joined the newly formed Stewart–Haas Racing, where he served as the competition director for the team until his release midway through the 2011 season. [5] [6] [7] He then became the general manager for JTG Daugherty Racing the following year. [8] [9]

During his driving career, Hutchens competed in series such as the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, the now defunct NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour, and the SMART Modified Tour. [10]

Motorsports results

NASCAR

(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

Featherlite Modified Tour

NASCAR Featherlite Modified Tour results
YearTeamNo.Make1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829NFMTCPtsRef
1985 N/A15N/A TMP MAR STA MAR
13		 NEG WFD NEG SPE RIV CLA STA TMP NEG HOL HOL RIV CAT EPP TMP WFD RIV STA TMP POC TIO OXF STA TMP MAR N/A0 [11]
1986 Hutchens Racing1 Chevy ROU
7		 MAR STA TMP MAR NEG MND EPP NEG WFD SPE RIV NEG TMP RIV TMP RIV STA TMP POC TIO OXF STA TMP MAR N/A0 [12]
1987 N/A16 Chevy ROU
9		 MAR TMP STA CNB STA MND WFD JEN SPE RIV TMP RPS EPP RIV STA TMP RIV SEE STA POC TIO TMP OXF TMP ROU MAR STA N/A0 [13]
1988 N/A15N/A ROU
DNQ		 MAR TMP MAR JEN IRP MND OSW OSW RIV JEN RPS TMP RIV OSW TMP OXF OSW TMP POC TIO TMP ROU
12		50th312 [14]
5 Chevy MAR
20
1989 35 Chevy MAR
14		 TMP N/A0 [15]
18 MAR
20		 JEN STA MAR
22		 TMP
5 IRP
17		 OSW WFD MND RIV OSW JEN STA RPS RIV OSW TMP TMP RPS OSW TMP POC STA TIO
1990 N/A16 Chevy MAR
29		 TMP RCH STA 49th207 [16]
5 MAR
24		 STA TMP MND HOL STA RIV JEN EPP RPS RIV TMP RPS NHA TMP POC STA TMP MAR
1991 Kenneth Hutchens14 Chevy MAR
13		 RCH
14		 TMP NHA MAR
20		 NZH STA TMP FLE OXF RIV JEN STA RPS RIV RCH
13		 TMP 37th524 [17]
Joe Norton33 Chevy NHA
37		 TMP POC STA TMP MAR
1992 Robert Hutchens14 Chevy MAR
14		 TMP RCH
12		 STA MAR
23		 NHA NZH STA TMP FLE RIV NHA STA RPS RIV TMP TMP NHA STA MAR TMP 45th342 [18]
1999 N/A17 Chevy TMP RPS STA RCH STA RIV JEN NHA
DNQ		 NZH HOL TMP NHA RIV GLN STA RPS TMP NHA STA MAR TMP N/A0 [19]

Whelen Southern Modified Tour

NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour results
YearCar ownerNo.Make1234567891011121314NSWMTCPtsRef
2005 Sharon Hutchens14 Chevy CRW
8		 CRW
5		 CRW
8		 CRW
12		 BGS
17		 MAR
10		 ACE
15		 ACE
11		 CRW
12		 CRW
11		 DUB
9		 ACE
13		10th1579 [20]
2006 CRW
10		 GRE
5		 CRW
14		 DUB
20		 CRW
6		 BGS
3		 MAR
10		 CRW
11		 ACE
9		 CRW
12		 HCY
5		 DUB
14		 SNM
12		8th1760 [21]
2007 CRW
19		 FAI
10		 GRE
9		 CRW
7		 CRW
10		 BGS
12		 MAR ACE CRW SNM CRW CRW 19th782 [22]
2008 CRW
23		 ACE
18		 CRW
10		 BGS
4		 CRW
16		 LAN CRW
12		 SNM
11		 MAR
11		 CRW
13		 CRW
18		12th1232 [23]
2009 CON SBO CRW
13		 LAN CRW BGS
10		 BRI
5		 CRW MBS CRW CRW MAR ACE CRW 21st413 [24]

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References

  1. ↑ Williams, Deb (September 3, 2015). "Racing isn't easy for Hutchens, but the time spent with his father is special". Charlotte Observer . Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  2. ↑ Cahalan, Steve (January 24, 2008). "Melrose's Impact Gel draws attention for absorbing energy". La Crosse Tribune . Retrieved May 7, 2018.
  3. ↑ "NASCAR bans Hutchens device". Star-News . Charlotte, North Carolina. January 4, 2005. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
  4. ↑ "Martinsville II: Chevy - Bobby Hutchens". Motorsport.com. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  5. ↑ "Stewart-Haas Racing names Hutchens, Gibson to positions". Motorsport.com. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Longtime RCR exec Hutchens has offer from Stewart Haas, says nothing signed". ESPN. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  7. ↑ "Hutchens out at Stewart-Haas Racing". Fox Sports. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  8. ↑ "Hutchens takes general manager role". Fox Sports. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  9. ↑ "JTG Daugherty Racing announces new GM and interim crew chief". Motorsport.com. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  10. ↑ "Bobby Hutchens". The Third Turn. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  11. ↑ "Bobby Hutchens – 1985 NASCAR Winston Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Bobby Hutchens – 1986 NASCAR Winston Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Bobby Hutchens – 1987 NASCAR Winston Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  14. ↑ "Bobby Hutchens – 1988 NASCAR Winston Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  15. ↑ "Bobby Hutchens – 1989 NASCAR Winston Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  16. ↑ "Bobby Hutchens – 1990 NASCAR Winston Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  17. ↑ "Bobby Hutchens – 1991 NASCAR Winston Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  18. ↑ "Bobby Hutchens – 1992 NASCAR Winston Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  19. ↑ "Bobby Hutchens – 1999 NASCAR Featherlite Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  20. ↑ "Bobby Hutchens – 2005 NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  21. ↑ "Bobby Hutchens – 2006 NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  22. ↑ "Bobby Hutchens – 2007 NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  23. ↑ "Bobby Hutchens – 2008 NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  24. ↑ "Bobby Hutchens – 2009 NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
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