Bobby Allison, founder of racing’s “Alabama Gang” and a NASCAR Hall of Famer, died Saturday. He was 86. NASCAR released a statement from Allison’s family that said he died at home in Mooresville, North Carolina. A cause of death wasn’t given, but Allison had been in declining health for years.

In 1987, Allison was involved in one of the worst wrecks in NASCAR history. While racing at Talladega, Allison’s tire blew and sent his car airborne. He hit the fence with a tre

A three-time winner of the Daytona 500, he was ranked as one of NASCAR’s greatest drivers, with 84 victories. But his career was darkened by tragedy and injuries.

Bobby Allison, NASCAR Hall of Famer, has died at the age of 86, the auto racing body announced Saturday. Allison died peacefully at his home in Mooresville, North Carolina, according to NASCAR. No cause of death was given.

Allison drove for Penske Racing in the 1973 and 1975 Indy 500s. Younger brother Donnie was 1970 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year