Former NASCAR Driver & Racing Legend Dies At 76
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Former NASCAR Driver Dies At 76
NASCAR driver and Bowman Gray Stadium legend Gary Myers has died. He was 76.
His son and racecar driver, Burt Myers, shared the heartbreaking news in a statement on Facebook.
“Last night I lost my hero,” Burt wrote. “He fought so hard but was so tired. My daddy is in Heaven and can finally do the things he wanted to do the last several years. Thank God for the times we had. He taught me everything I know. Selfishly I want him here but I know he is much better off now. I miss him so much. I love you Daddy!”
Who Was Gary Myers?
The Myers family is a four-generation racing family, with Gary’s legacy continuing through his sons and grandson. Jason Myers also took to Facebook following his father’s death to share a tribute honoring the racing legend.
“Last night we lost our patriarch,” the statement reads. “Gary was Jason’s best friend. He taught him and Burt everything they know and touched so many people along the way. To know him, was to love him. Rest easy, legend. You will be with us always.”
Gary was the son of racer William “Billy” Myers, who died in 1958, and the nephew of NASCAR driver Bobby Myers, who died in 1957. His legacy also carries on through his grandson, driver Slate Myers.
Over the course of his racing career, Gary competed in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series, NASCAR Grand National East Series and NASCAR Featherlite Modified Tour. He made his professional racing debut in 1974 and went on to compete in 46 NASCAR Cup Series races over the next four years.
Gary also became a legend at Bowman Gray Stadium, where he won 38 races, and in 1996, he captured the SMART Modified Tour championship.
The former NASCAR driver was famously known as “The Madhouse.” Following news of his passing, Bowman Gray Stadium shared a heartfelt statement honoring the racing legend.
“Our Bowman Gray family is saddened by the loss of Gary Myers. Gary earned 38 wins at Bowman Gray in Modified competition, in a career that also saw him make starts in the NASCAR Cup Series and Grand National Series,” the statement reads. “Our thoughts are with his wife Pam, sons Burt and Jason, grandson Slate, and the entire Myers family.”
Our Bowman Gray family is saddened by the loss of Gary Myers. Gary earned 38 wins at Bowman Gray in Modified competition, in a career that also saw him make starts in the NASCAR Cup Series and Grand National Series. Our thoughts are with his wife Pam, sons Burt and Jason, grandson Slate, and the entire Myers family.
— Bowman Gray Stadium (@BGSRacing) September 11, 2026
