Ted Musgrave profile

TED MUSGRAVE

Born: Evanston, Ill. Resides: Troutman, N.C. D.O.B.: December 18, 1955 Spouse: Debi Children: Ted Jr., Age 16 Justin, Age 13 Brittany, Age 3

Drives Family Channel-sponsored Ford Thunderbirds owned by Jack Roush... Started racing Wisconsin short tracks, ARTGO, Winston All-Pro and ASA... 1987 ASA Rookie of the Year... Break for Winston Cup Ride came in 1990. Rich Vogler was set to run some Winston Cup events, but was killed in an accident at Salem Speedway before he was able to compete. Musgrave was called to take the ride... First Winston Cup race, Michigan International, 1990, qualified 24th and blew up after 64 laps... Earned three poles in 1994... 122 Winston Cup starts, $1,782,023 career winnings... Best career finish is 5th (four times)... Runner-up for 1991 Winston Cup Rookie of the Year... $656,187 in '94 winnings, finished career- best 13th in '94 Winston Cup standings... Wants to be Winston Cup crew chief after driving career is over... Enjoys oldies music, "tough- guy" movies and weekends off... Inspired by his father, who "always wanted to see his boys make it big."

WINSTON CUP VICTORIES: None

SOURCE: 1995 NASCAR Winston Cup Media Guide