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- Born: August 21, 1980
- Birthplace: Eau Claire, Wisconsin
- Team: Yates Racing
- Series: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
- Car: Ford Fusion
- CAr #98
- Paul's Father is John Menard, Jr, founder of Menards Hardware
- Paul Menard is sponsored by Menards Hardware
- Debut race: 2003 Sirius Satellite Radio at Watkins Glen (2003)
- First win: AT&T 250 (2006)
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NASCAR driver Paul Menard is sponsored by his father's hardware store company Menards. Menard grew up around cars and participated in go kart and ice racing in his youth. He began his car racing career in 2003 when he entered the Watkins Glen Race. He has since raced in Briggs Medium Class Champion, ReMax Challenge, SCCA Trans-Am and the Grand-Am Cup.
During the 2009 Daytona 500 in Lap 138, Menard slammed into a wall as he left the second turn. He then slid by competitor Jeff Burton and his car got hooked on Burton's cars bumper. Menard's car then plowed into another wall and crashed.NASCAR: Lap-by-Lap:Daytona
Quotes
"It's a new beginning for me with a new team. "Driving for Yates Racing and Ford this year I'm looking forward to good things. We've got a lot of leadership between Max Jones and Doug Yates, everyone here wants to win races each weekend - starting with the Daytona 500."—Paul Menard, on his chances in the Daytona 500Menards Racing: Paul Menard Profile
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Paul Menard Questions
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Who was the gorgeous lady seated with Paul at the Grammys? 2 AnswersHis girlfriend, Nancy Shevell, is by all accounts quite pretty. Pretty sure it was her. Here are some sites with pics so you can confirm for yourself : http:/... read more -
What is your favorite Ron Paul commentary? 1 AnswerI love Ron Paul and his political positions. My favorite was when he was on tonight show or late night. He said something along the lines of his dream ticket wo... read more -
Does Paul Graham, of YCombinator, have a Twitter account?There is a YCombinator Twitter account you could join and possibly get updates from Paul Graham. read more
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Paul Menard Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to NASCAR
- ESPN: Career Stats
- Height: 5'10
- Weight: 180
- Rookie Year: 2007



