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NASCAR legend Bobby Allison died Saturday at the age of 86, NASCAR announced in a statement. A cause of death was not mentioned, but his family in a statement noted he had been in declining health in recent years.

Bobby Allison, whose life was full of tragedy even as he became one of the most celebrated NASCAR drivers of all time, died on Saturday. The Hall of Famer was 86.

Bobby Allison is one of NASCAR's winningest drivers, and his memorable antics like fighting on the track give him iconic status among fans.

Bobby Allison, a NASCAR Hall of Fame driver, died peacefully at home on Nov. 9. He was 86. Jimmie Johnson, Dale Earnhardt Jr. and other racing greats are paying tribute to the racing legend.

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.

NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Allison died Saturday at the age of 86. Allison won 85 NASCAR Cup Series races in a career that spanned from 1961-1988.

Allison won 85 races and the 1983 Cup Series championship on his way to becoming one of NASCAR's greatest drivers ever

Today, we celebrate the life and legacy of a true NASCAR giant: Bobby Allison. Known as a founding member of the legendary “Alabama Gang,” Bobby wasn’t just a driver — he was a fighter, a champion, and a fan favorite who helped put Hueytown,

Bobby Allison, the 1983 NASCAR Cup Series champion and a member of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Saturday, Nov. 9 at the age of 86. Allison won 85 times in NASCAR‘s premier series between 1986 and 1988.