Steve Austin (racing driver)

Edward Brian Hudson (born February 9, 1966), also known as Steve Austin, is an American professional stock car racing driver. He last competed full-time in the ARCA Menards Series East, driving the No. 22 Chevrolet SS for CCM Racing.

Steve Austin
BornEdward Brian Hudson
(1966-02-09) February 9, 1966
Washington, North Carolina
ARCA Menards Series career
ARCA no., teamNo. 22 (CCM Racing)
ARCA Menards Series East career
2 races run over 1 year
ARCA East no., teamNo. 22 (CCM Racing)
First race2022 Race to Stop Suicide 200 (New Smyrna)
Last race2022 Pensacola 200 (Pensacola)
Wins Top tens Poles
0 0 0
Statistics current as of March 5, 2022.

Racing career

ARCA Menards Series East

Austin made his ARCA Menards Series East debut in 2022 at New Smyrna Speedway. He failed to finish, coming home 12th. It was announced on 8 May 2022, that Austin would drive full-time in the 2023 ARCA Menards Series East for a new team, Tom Crosby Enterprises. He would be released from CCM Racing shortly after the announcement.[1]

On 22 May 2022, Austin was arrested and charged with a felony, after violating his parole on 27 April 2021. Austin had a criminal record prior to his arrest, which includes false pretenses, unauthorised taking of a motor vehicle, extortion, and identity theft. He has remained on parole after his latest conviction in North Carolina.[2][3][4]

Motorsports career results

ARCA Menards Series East

ARCA Menards Series East results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 AMSWC Pts Ref
2022 CCM Racing 22 Chevy NSM
12
FIF
11
DOV NSV IOW MLW BRI 27th 65 [5]

References

  1. Starcevic, RJ (May 8, 2022). "Steve Austin Lands ARCA Deal with Tom Crosby Enterprises for 2023 and Beyond". TobyChristie.com. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
  2. "Twitter post". Twitter. The Pit Lane. May 22, 2022. Steve Austin is no longer with CCM Racing after joining Tom Crosby Enterprises for 2023. However, arrest records have surfaced and "Steve Austin" is a habitual felon that is actively on parole. Austin may not be able to race under ARCA rules.
  3. "Edward Brian Hudson - PAROLE VIOLATION - North Carolina". Mugshots.com. Retrieved May 22, 2022.
  4. "Edward B Hudson - NC DPS Offender Public Information". Retrieved May 22, 2022.
  5. "Steve Austin – 2022 ARCA Menards Series East results". Racing-Reference. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. Retrieved March 5, 2022.
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