Tighe Scott
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| Born: | June 2, 1949 | |
| Birthplace: | Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania | |
| Achievements: | — | |
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| NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Statistics | ||
| 89 races run over 6 years. | ||
| Best Cup Position: | 13th - 1978 (Winston Cup) | |
| First Race: | 1976 Daytona 500 (Daytona) | |
| Last Race: | 1982 Daytona 500 (Daytona) | |
| Wins | Top Tens | Poles |
| 0 | 18 | 0 |
Tighe Scott (born June 2, 1949) is a retired American racecar driver from Pen Argyl, Pennsylvania.
Scott began as a dirt modified driver in Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey. He later moved up to NASCAR's Winston Cup series, competing in 89 events in his career between 1976 and 1982. His best finish was a fourth place finish at Rockingham in 1979. His highest career season points finish was a thirteenth place in points in the 1978 season. He was sixth in the 1979 Daytona 500, right behind Cale Yarborough and two spots ahead of Dale Earnhardt. He ran part-time until 1980. After a single start in 1982, Scott never ran again in NASCAR. He returned to his roots, racing in Modifieds and Sprint Cars.
