Alabama’s part in the history of stock-car racing has been recognized again with the unveiling of NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers, a list chosen by the racing organization for its 75th anniversary.

Six drivers with Alabama racing roots are on the list.

NASCAR gathered 30 of the drivers at Darlington Speedway this weekend in conjunction with the Goodyear 400 at the South Carolina track.

The two living Alabama drivers among the 75 – Bobby Allison and Red Farmer – attended the event.

Allison and Farmer were Florida natives who set up operations in Hueytown, Alabama, because of the vibrant racing scene in the area in the early 1960s, and their success in national events gave rise to a nickname: The Alabama Gang.

Also included among the 75 greatest drivers were two other Alabama Gang members – Allison’s son Davey Allison and protégé Neil Bonnett.

But Alabama’s success in NASCAR predated the Alabama Gang.

Also chosen among the greatest 75 drivers were long-time Anniston resident Red Byron, who captured NASCAR’s first season championship as the winner of the Strictly Stock Division in 1949, and Fort Payne native Tim Flock, who won NASCAR Grand National championships in 1952 and 1955.

Of the six drivers, all but Bonnett have been enshrined in the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

Mark Inabinett is a sports reporter for Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter at @AMarkG1.