| Ricky Knotts | |
|---|---|
| Born | Benny Richard Knotts May 23, 1951 Paw Paw, Michigan, United States |
| Died | February 14, 1980 (aged 28) Daytona Beach, Florida, United States |
| Cause of death | Racing accident |
| Achievements | Red Bud 300 (1979) |
| Awards | Michigan Motorsports Hall of Fame (2017) |
| NASCAR Cup Series career | |
| 3 races run over 2 years | |
Benny Richard Knotts (May 23, 1951 – February 14, 1980) was an American ASA and NASCAR Winston Cup driver. The Paw Paw, Michigan[1] driver began his career in 1966 on Michigan short tracks and raced in various stock car series for 6 years before he died in a crash at Daytona in 1980.