Irvan decided to make the move and brought just a frame and roll cage with him. ![]() Irvan’s dad Vic had already moved to the East Coast and he told his son that if he wanted to pursue a career in NASCAR he should also move east. The Modesto, California native moved east to follow his dreams, but like many drivers of his generation, he had to work his way to the top and pay his dues. Irvan was one of the most popular and successful drivers in what was then known as the NASCAR Winston Cup Series during the era of rapid growth for the sport in the 1990’s. ![]() caught up recently with Ernie Irvan to talk about those two incidents and life for him in retirement in this week’s feature. After a near fatal accident in 1994, he returned to drive again only to be forced to retire after another accident at the same track five years later.
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