Buddy Arlington, a retired American NASCAR Winston Cup Series driver from Martinsville, Virginia, has passed away. He was 84 years old.
The racer is known for having the second-most starts without a win. He also finished in the top 10 of NASCAR points twice in 1978 (ninth) and 1982 (seventh).
| Full Name | Buddy Arrington |
| Date of Birth | July 26, 1938 |
| Place of Birth | Martinsville, Virginia, U.S. |
| Date of Death | August 2, 2022 |
| Spouse | Jeanette Arrington |
| Son | Joey Arrington. |
| Known For | NASCAR Winston Cup Series driver |
Who Is Buddy Arrington’s Wife? – Married Life
Buddy Arrington was married to Jeanette Arrington. The couple has been married for more than six decades.
There is no information about the wife of the late NASCAR Winston Cup Series driver. Arrington has been very secretive when it comes to his personal life and has not revealed many details about his spouse.
Some records show that Buddy was married to Patsy Ann Chitwood Arrington during his death. It is exactly not clear whether he divorced his first wife and remarried or not. Due to the lack of proper sources of information, the truth about his wife remains a mystery.
Buddy Arrington Son Joey Arrington
Jeanette Arrington is the mother of a son with her Buddy Arlington. The son, Joey Arlington joined his father’s footsteps and raced in NASCAR.
Joey was born on July 25, 1956, in Rocky Mount, Virginia. He often used to present in his father Buddy’s races. He became the engine builder and the chief engine builder for his father after he graduated from high school in 1975.
Though his racing career was not that great, Joey went on to race in a variety of races such as NASCAR. He took part in a total of 9 cup races from 1974 to 1980.
Joey started Arrington Manufacturing in Martinsville, Virginia, also known as Arrington Engines in 2000. The company built engines for Dodge truck teams Bobby Hamilton Racing and Ultra Motorsports.
The company found success a couple of years later when the cars won championships in 2004 and 2005 with Ted Musgrave and Bobby Hamilton.
A pioneer in the field, Joey formed Race Engines Plus in 2011 located in the auto racing hub of Concord, North Carolina. The company builds race engines for teams in NASCAR, SCCA, and NHRA. It also provides engine-building contract services for businesses and individuals.
How Did Buddy Arrington Die?
The exact reason for the death of Buddy Arrington is not revealed. At the get of 84, it is believed that he died of natural causes. He took his last breath at Sovah Health of Martinsville.
The funeral processing is set to be served by Norris Funeral Services, of Martinsville. Visitations are set to be held on Thursday, August 4 from 5-8 pm, and the funeral service is scheduled to be held at 11 am on Friday.