Fifty years ago, David Pearson buckled into the Wood ... We really thought he was ready to retire.” Neil Bonnett replaced Pearson for the Martinsville race. Pearson raced on for several team ...

Three-time Cup Series champion David Pearson was a master at ... 1980 and Ford Thunderbirds in 1981 and 1982 with Neil Bonnet as their driver. Pearson's son Eddie, 21 years of age in 1973 ...