Bobby Allison, founder of racing's "Alabama Gang" and a NASCAR Hall of Famer, died Saturday. He was 86. NASCAR released a statement from Allison's family that said he died at home in Mooresville, North Carolina.

A three-time winner of the Daytona 500, he was ranked as one of NASCAR’s greatest drivers, with 84 victories. But his career was marred by tragedy and injuries.

In 1987, Allison was involved in one of the worst wrecks in NASCAR history. While racing at Talladega, Allison’s tire blew and sent his car airborne. He hit the fence with a tre