| Sammy Swindell | |||||||
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 Swindell in the 1980s | |||||||
| Born | October 26, 1955 Bartlett, Tennessee, U.S. | ||||||
| Achievements | 1981, 1982, 1997 World of Outlaws Champion 1981 Ascot Pacific Coast Nationals Winner 1982, 1984, 1985, 1990, 1991 Super DIRT Week Sprint Nationals Winner 1983 Knoxville Nationals Winner 1989, 1992, 1996, 1998, 2009 Chili Bowl Nationals Winner 1992, 1999, 2012 Kings Royal Winner 2009, 2011, 2012, 2015 Vacuworx Invitational Race of Champions Winner 2016 Knoxville 360 Nationals Winner | ||||||
| NASCAR Cup Series career | |||||||
| 2 races run over 2 years | |||||||
| Best finish | 85th (1985) | ||||||
| First race | 1985 Atlanta Journal 500 (Atlanta) | ||||||
| Last race | 1991 Daytona 500 (Daytona) | ||||||
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| NASCAR Xfinity Series career | |||||||
| 10 races run over 4 years | |||||||
| Best finish | 55th (1993) | ||||||
| First race | 1984 Goody's 300 (Daytona) | ||||||
| Last race | 1993 Kroger 200 (IRP) | ||||||
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| NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series career | |||||||
| 20 races run over 1 year | |||||||
| Best finish | 12th (1995) | ||||||
| First race | 1995 Skoal Bandit Copper World Classic (Phoenix) | ||||||
| Last race | 1995 GM Goodwrench/Delco Battery 200 (Phoenix) | ||||||
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| Champ Car career | |||||||
| 3 races run over 2 years | |||||||
| Years active | 1985–1986 | ||||||
| Team(s) | Patrick Racing A.J. Foyt Racing | ||||||
| Best finish | 29th (1985) | ||||||
| First race | 1985 Michigan 500 (Michigan) | ||||||
| Last race | 1986 Domino's Pizza 500 (Pocono) | ||||||
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Samuel Alan "Slammin Sammy" Swindell (born October 26, 1955) is an American sprint car driver. He is a three-time champion and four-time runner-up in the World of Outlaws series; he has also competed in NASCAR and Champ Car competition and attempted to qualify for the 1987 Indianapolis 500.