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Geoff Bodine is one of the famous Race Car Driver, who was born on the memorable day of April 18 in the year 1949. Hailing from the vibrant city of New York, Geoff Bodine is a proud citizen of United States.
Eldest of the three NASCAR Bodine brothers, retired in 2012 after a 27-year career that included over 200 top-ten finishes.
Over the years, not only have skills been honed, but a significant impact has also been made in the professional field. Whether it's through work, public appearances, or contributions to the community, Geoff Bodine continues to be an inspiration for many.Personal Information
| Popular As: | Geoff Bodine |
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| First Name: | Geoff |
| Last Name: | Bodine |
| Gender: | Male |
| Birthday: | April 18 |
| Birth Year: | 1949 |
| Age: | 74-years |
| Siblings: | Brett Bodine, Todd Bodine |
Career
At the age of fifteen, he pretended to be a woman so he could enter the Powderpuff Division Race.
He also became known as an avid bobsledder and created the Bo-Dyn Bobsled Company.
Family
He divorced from Kathy Bodine in 1994. His younger brothers Brett and Todd Bodine were also extremely successful during their NASCAR careers.
Geoff Bodine Timeline
1978
He has won many of the big races in Modifieds including the Lancaster 200 (1978, 1981), Race of Champions (1972 – Trenton), the Stafford 200 (1978), the Trenton Dogleg 200 (1979), the Thompson 300, the Spring Sizzler (1980 – Stafford Speedway), Oswego Classic (1981), Cardinal Classic (1975 – Martinsville Speedway), Oxford 250 (1980, 1981) in Zervakis Late model, and other modified and Late model events.
1979
Bodine was already an accomplished driver before he hit the big-time in NASCAR's premier division, the Winston Cup Series, with his first start in 1979.
1980
During the late 1980s, Bodine and seven-time Winston Cup champion Dale Earnhardt became embroiled in a rivalry.
1982
Bodine is best known for his NASCAR Winston Cup career, and in his first full season in Winston Cup came in 1982 he earned Rookie of the Year honors.
1984
He spent over 28 years in the sport, with his most successful years being between 1984 and 1996.
1986
Bodine's biggest win came at the 1986 Daytona 500, NASCAR's premier event.
