Dale Blaney
American motorsports racer and former basketball player
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Dale Allen Blaney (born January 30, 1964)[1] is an American professional race car driver, former professional basketball player,[2] and is currently an assistant coach for the Westminster College basketball team.
January 30, 1964
Ryan Blaney (nephew)
Lou Blaney (father)
| Dale Blaney | |
|---|---|
| Born | Dale Allen Blaney January 30, 1964 |
| Relatives | Dave Blaney (brother) Ryan Blaney (nephew) Lou Blaney (father) |
| All Star Circuit of Champions career | |
| Championships | 6 |
| Wins | 137 |
| Best finish | 1st in 1995-1996, 2008, 2013-2015 |
| Championship titles | |
| 2000 | Kings Royal |
Blaney is the oldest winner of the World of Outlaws at age 61.
Basketball career
Blaney was a basketball star for West Virginia University. He averaged 12.3 points a game. He also had several honors, including the Atlantic 10 all-rookie team, all-tournament team (twice), all-conference team,[3] and player of the week on December 1, 1985.[2] He was drafted by the Los Angeles Lakers in 1986, but quit before the 1986–87 season started so he could focus on racing as a career.[4] In 1989 he played for the Youngstown Pride of the World Basketball League.[5]
Racing career
Personal life
Blaney was born in Hartford, Ohio on January 30, 1964. He is the brother of former WOO and NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Dave Blaney and uncle of 2023 NASCAR Cup Series champion Ryan Blaney.[8] He has one daughter Leah and two grandchildren, Louden and Landen