About Dave Blaney
A semi-retired American professional stock car racing driver with a net worth of $25 million, David Louis Blaney was born on October 24, 1962. Dave Blaney is the kind of driver who typically returns the vehicle undamaged. He rarely overreacts aggressively. For a team that needs to concentrate on enhancing the race package for next week’s race rather than fixing the car from last week, this is a huge advantage. Are you getting the most out of the car, though, if you never act aggressively or push the limits of what the vehicle is capable of?
Dave is a solid NEXTEL Cup driver. However, in his long NEXTEL Cup career he has never shown any real flashes of greatness.
- Car: Number 22 Toyota
- Team: Bill Davis Racing
- Sponsor: Caterpillar
- Birthdate: October 24, 1962
Rookie Season:
contested one race at Rockingham in 1992. until he teamed up with Bill Davis and made five starts in 1999 in the NEXTEL Cup series.
In 2000, Blaney competed in his first complete season. He finished in the top 10 twice, but Matt Kenseth won Rookie of the Year.
Career Highlights:
- 1992 – First NEXTEL Cup start (Rockingham)
- 1995 – World of Outlaws Champion
- 2000 – First full NEXTEL Cup season
- 2004 – Left Bill Davis for Richard Childress Racing
- 2006 – Returned to Bill Davis Racing
- 2006 – First Busch Series Win (Lowes)
Sprint car driver Dale Blaney is his brother. His son Ryan Blaney also competes in NASCAR. Dave Blaney’s net worth is projected to be $25 million as of 2023.
In 2014, Blaney made his first trip back to TBR and drove a third vehicle for the organization he helped build. He came in 26th place overall. While Blaney also participated in the Bristol Motor Speedway race, it ended to being his final start.
