Steve Seligman

Steve Seligman
Born (1954-10-27) October 27, 1954 (age 70)
Lake Forest, Illinois, U.S.
ARCA Menards Series career
3 races run over 3 years
ARCA no., teamNo. 94 Seligman Racing
Best finish112th (1986, 1987)
First race1986 96 Rock 300 (Atlanta)
Last race1989 Daytona ARCA 200 (Daytona)

Steve Seligman is an American stock car racing driver. A native of Lake Forest, Illinois,[1] Seligman raced in the ARCA, ARTGO and ASA series during the 1980s.[2] Starting in 1989, Seligman moved to the NASCAR Winston Cup Series; he attempted to qualify for 13 races between 1989 and 1996, but never successfully qualified for a race in NASCAR's top series.[3] Seligman did compete in the 1996 Winston Open, the qualifying event for NASCAR's all-star race; he started 34th of 36 cars that qualified,[4] and finished 27th.[5]

In February 1997, a police raid found cocaine in significant quantities at Seligman's race shop.[6] He was arrested and suspended by NASCAR; he was found guilty and sentenced to 27 years in prison.[1] Since his release, he has returned to racing in the Midwest.[7][8]

Motorsports career results

NASCAR

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

Winston Cup Series

NASCAR Winston Cup Series results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 NWCC Pts Ref
1989 65 Ford DAY CAR ATL RCH
DNQ 		DAR BRI
DNQ 		NWS MAR
DNQ 		TAL CLT DOV SON POC MCH DAY POC TAL GLN MCH BRI DAR RCH DOV MAR CLT NWS CAR PHO ATL NA - [9]
1995 O'Neil Racing 65 Ford DAY
DNQ 		CAR RCH ATL DAR BRI NWS MAR NA - [10]
Chevy TAL
DNQ 		SON CLT DOV POC MCH DAY
DNQ 		NHA POC TAL
DNQ 		IND
DNQ 		GLN MCH BRI DAR RCH DOV MAR NWS CLT CAR PHO ATL
1996 Ford DAY
DNQ 		CAR RCH
DNQ 		ATL DAR BRI NWS MAR NA - [11]
57 TAL
DNQ 		SON
Seligman Racing Ford CLT
DNQ 		DOV POC MCH DAY
Wth† 		NHA POC TAL IND
DNQ 		GLN MCH BRI DAR RCH DOV MAR NWS CLT CAR PHO ATL
† - Withdrew after a blown engine in practice
Daytona 500
Year Team Manufacturer Start Finish
1995 O'Neil Racing Ford DNQ
1996 DNQ

ARCA Permatex SuperCar Series

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

ARCA Permatex SuperCar Series results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 APSC Pts Ref
1986 30 Chevy ATL DAY ATL TAL SIR SSP FRS KIL CSP TAL BLN ISF DSF TOL MCS ATL
27 		112th - [12]
1987 Chevy DAY ATL
11 		TAL DEL ACS TOL ROC POC FRS KIL TAL FRS ISF INF DSF SLM ATL 112th - [13]
1989 Seligman Racing 94 Ford DAY
30 		ATL KIL TAL FRS POC KIL HAG POC TAL DEL FRS ISF TOL DSF SLM ATL 125th - [14]

References

  1. ^ a b Kallmann, Dave (February 28, 2002). "Drivers steer clear of drugs". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Milwaukee, WI. p. 8C. Retrieved 2012-08-31.
  2. ^ Jaynes, Roger (May 4, 1980). "ASA champ fast qualifier". The Milwaukee Journal. Milwaukee, WI. p. 2. Retrieved 2012-08-31.
  3. ^ "Steve Seligman - NASCAR Winston Cup / Nextel Cup / Sprint Cup DNQs". Racing-Reference. USA Today Sports Media Group. Retrieved 2012-08-31.
  4. ^ "Winston Open Qualifying". Motorsport.com. May 17, 1996. Retrieved 2012-08-31.
  5. ^ "1996 Winston Open". Racing-Reference. USA Today Sports Media Group. Retrieved 2012-08-31.
  6. ^ Pearce, Al (February 21, 1997). "Motorsports Notes: Drivers Ready To Run Wide Open This Week". Daily Press. Newport News, VA. Retrieved 2012-08-31.
  7. ^ Kalwasinski, Stan (September 23, 2023). "Bettenhausen Memorial 100" Stan Kalwasinski Photos/Recap 9-23-23". Race Star Publications. Morris, IL. Retrieved 2024-04-13.
  8. ^ "Steve Seligman - The Third Turn". Third Turn. Racing America. Retrieved 2024-04-13.
  9. ^ "Steve Seligman – 1989 NASCAR Winston Cup Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  10. ^ "Steve Seligman – 1995 NASCAR Winston Cup Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  11. ^ "Steve Seligman – 1996 NASCAR Winston Cup Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  12. ^ "Steve Seligman – 1986 ARCA Permatex SuperCar Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  13. ^ "Steve Seligman – 1987 ARCA Permatex SuperCar Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  14. ^ "Steve Seligman – 1989 ARCA Permatex SuperCar Series Results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved April 15, 2023.