Bobby Hamilton (May 29, 1957-January 7, 2007), was a driver and owner in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series circuit. Hamilton owned Bobby Hamilton Racing, which regularly fields three entries (including Hamilton's own) in each NCTS event. Hamilton's son, Bobby Hamilton, Jr., is currently a driver in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Hamilton was also a very good friend of NASCAR driver Casey Atwood, who was considered to be in like a godson-type relationship with Hamilton.