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Bobby Hutchens
NationalityAmerican
Born (1960-04-15) April 15, 1960 (age 64)
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour career
Years active1985–1992, 1999
Starts19
Championships0
Wins0
Poles0
Best finish37th in 1991
Last updated on: August 10, 2024.

Robert Hutchens Jr. (born April 15, 1960) is an American former professional stock car racing driver, team owner, chew chief, and race engineer. He is the father of Trey Hutchens, who currently competes part-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and whom he currently serve as a crew chief for.[1]

Hutchens is best known for his involvement in the development of the Hutchens device, which was named after him, that was in use in NASCAR from 2001 to 2004.[2] The device was banned by NASCAR in January 2005, due to it failing SFI Foundation safety tests.[3] He was also the general manager for Richard Childress Racing during the time, a position he held since 1989.[4] He was also the senior vice president of competition for Dale Earnhardt Inc. until the end of 2008, where he joined the newly formed Stewart–Haas Racing, where he served as the competition director for the team until his release midway through the 2011 season.[5][6][7] He then became the general manager for JTG Daugherty Racing the following year.[8][9]

During his driving career, Hutchens competed in series such as the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, the now defunct NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour, and the SMART Modified Tour.[10]

Motorsports results

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NASCAR

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(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

Featherlite Modified Tour

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NASCAR Featherlite Modified Tour results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 NFMTC Pts Ref
1985 N/A 15 N/A TMP MAR STA MAR
13 		NEG WFD NEG SPE RIV CLA STA TMP NEG HOL HOL RIV CAT EPP TMP WFD RIV STA TMP POC TIO OXF STA TMP MAR N/A 0 [11]
1986 Hutchens Racing 1 Chevy ROU
7 		MAR STA TMP MAR NEG MND EPP NEG WFD SPE RIV NEG TMP RIV TMP RIV STA TMP POC TIO OXF STA TMP MAR N/A 0 [12]
1987 N/A 16 Chevy ROU
9 		MAR TMP STA CNB STA MND WFD JEN SPE RIV TMP RPS EPP RIV STA TMP RIV SEE STA POC TIO TMP OXF TMP ROU MAR STA N/A 0 [13]
1988 N/A 15 N/A ROU
DNQ 		MAR TMP MAR JEN IRP MND OSW OSW RIV JEN RPS TMP RIV OSW TMP OXF OSW TMP POC TIO TMP ROU
12 		50th 312 [14]
5 Chevy MAR
20
1989 35 Chevy MAR
14 		TMP N/A 0 [15]
18 MAR
20 		JEN STA MAR
22 		TMP
5 IRP
17 		OSW WFD MND RIV OSW JEN STA RPS RIV OSW TMP TMP RPS OSW TMP POC STA TIO
1990 N/A 16 Chevy MAR
29 		TMP RCH STA 49th 207 [16]
5 MAR
24 		STA TMP MND HOL STA RIV JEN EPP RPS RIV TMP RPS NHA TMP POC STA TMP MAR
1991 Kenneth Hutchens 14 Chevy MAR
13 		RCH
14 		TMP NHA MAR
20 		NZH STA TMP FLE OXF RIV JEN STA RPS RIV RCH
13 		TMP 37th 524 [17]
Joe Norton 33 Chevy NHA
37 		TMP POC STA TMP MAR
1992 Robert Hutchens 14 Chevy MAR
14 		TMP RCH
12 		STA MAR
23 		NHA NZH STA TMP FLE RIV NHA STA RPS RIV TMP TMP NHA STA MAR TMP 45th 342 [18]
1999 N/A 17 Chevy TMP RPS STA RCH STA RIV JEN NHA
DNQ 		NZH HOL TMP NHA RIV GLN STA RPS TMP NHA STA MAR TMP N/A 0 [19]

Whelen Southern Modified Tour

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NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour results
Year Car owner No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 NSWMTC Pts Ref
2005 Sharon Hutchens 14 Chevy CRW
8 		CRW
5 		CRW
8 		CRW
12 		BGS
17 		MAR
10 		ACE
15 		ACE
11 		CRW
12 		CRW
11 		SNM
9 		ACE
13 		10th 1579 [20]
2006 CRW
10 		GRE
5 		CRW
14 		DUB
20 		CRW
6 		BGS
3 		MAR
10 		CRW
11 		ACE
9 		CRW
12 		HCY
5 		DUB
14 		SNM
12 		8th 1760 [21]
2007 CRW
19 		FAI
10 		GRE
9 		CRW
7 		CRW
10 		BGS
12 		MAR ACE CRW SNM CRW CRW 19th 782 [22]
2008 CRW
23 		ACE
18 		CRW
10 		BGS
4 		CRW
16 		LAN CRW
12 		SNM
11 		MAR
11 		CRW
13 		CRW
18 		12th 1232 [23]
2009 CON SBO CRW
13 		LAN CRW BGS
10 		BRI
5 		CRW MBS CRW CRW MAR ACE CRW 21st 413 [24]

References

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  1. ^ Williams, Deb (September 3, 2015). "Racing isn't easy for Hutchens, but the time spent with his father is special". Charlotte Observer. Retrieved May 26, 2020.
  2. ^ Cahalan, Steve (January 24, 2008). "Melrose's Impact Gel draws attention for absorbing energy". La Crosse Tribune. Retrieved May 7, 2018.
  3. ^ "NASCAR bans Hutchens device". Star-News. Charlotte, North Carolina. January 4, 2005. Retrieved May 6, 2018.
  4. ^ "Martinsville II: Chevy - Bobby Hutchens". Motorsport.com. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  5. ^ "Stewart-Haas Racing names Hutchens, Gibson to positions". Motorsport.com. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  6. ^ "Longtime RCR exec Hutchens has offer from Stewart Haas, says nothing signed". ESPN. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  7. ^ "Hutchens out at Stewart-Haas Racing". Fox Sports. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  8. ^ "Hutchens takes general manager role". Fox Sports. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  9. ^ "JTG Daugherty Racing announces new GM and interim crew chief". Motorsport.com. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  10. ^ "Bobby Hutchens". The Third Turn. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  11. ^ "Bobby Hutchens – 1985 NASCAR Winston Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  12. ^ "Bobby Hutchens – 1986 NASCAR Winston Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  13. ^ "Bobby Hutchens – 1987 NASCAR Winston Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  14. ^ "Bobby Hutchens – 1988 NASCAR Winston Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  15. ^ "Bobby Hutchens – 1989 NASCAR Winston Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  16. ^ "Bobby Hutchens – 1990 NASCAR Winston Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  17. ^ "Bobby Hutchens – 1991 NASCAR Winston Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  18. ^ "Bobby Hutchens – 1992 NASCAR Winston Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  19. ^ "Bobby Hutchens – 1999 NASCAR Featherlite Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  20. ^ "Bobby Hutchens – 2005 NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  21. ^ "Bobby Hutchens – 2006 NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  22. ^ "Bobby Hutchens – 2007 NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  23. ^ "Bobby Hutchens – 2008 NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
  24. ^ "Bobby Hutchens – 2009 NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved August 10, 2024.
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