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]

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.

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
DUB
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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