Beadle owned cars driven by Tim Richmond from 1983-85 and Wallace from 1986-1990.
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The NHRA announced the death of the three-time Funny Car champion on its website.
Wallace posted his condolences on Twitter:
Really saddened by news about Raymond Beadle. Without him, I would have never gotten to where I am today. He will be greatly missed.
