Larry Pearson

Larry Pearson
Born (1953-11-02) November 2, 1953 (age 71)
Spartanburg, South Carolina, U.S.
Achievements1986, 1987 Busch Series champion
Awards1988 Busch Series Most Popular Driver
NASCAR Cup Series career
57 races run over 6 years
Best finish23rd (1989)
First race1986 Daytona 500 (Daytona)
Last race1991 Hardee's 500 (Atlanta)
Wins Top tens Poles
0 3 0
NASCAR Xfinity Series career
259 races run over 16 years
Best finish1st (1986, 1987)
First race1982 Mello Yello 300 (Charlotte)
Last race1999 Textilease Medique 300 (South Boston)
First win1984 Bobby Isaac Memorial 200 (Hickory)
Last win1995 Carolina Pride/Red Dog 250 (Myrtle Beach)
Wins Top tens Poles
15 129 11
Statistics current as of December 12, 2012.

Larry Pearson (born November 2, 1953) is an American former stock car racing driver and the son of three-time Winston Cup champion David Pearson. He won the Busch Series championship in 1986 and 1987, but struggled during his brief tenure in Winston Cup. His last ride in NASCAR came in the Busch Series in 1999, in the No. 00 Pontiac owned by Buckshot Racing. His Winston Cup statistics include 57 starts and 3 top-tens. His Busch statistics include 259 starts, 15 wins, 78 top-fives, 129 top-tens, 12 poles, and 6 top-ten point finishes (including his two championships).