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Racing Legend Henry "Smokey" Yunick Dies - May 9, 2001
May 25, 1923 – May 9, 2001Henry "Smokey" Yunick(Photo; www.smokeyyunick.com)Born in Neshaminy, Pennsylvania, USA.Yunick was deeply involved in the early years of NASCAR, and he is probably most...
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Erwin "Cannonball" Baker Dies Of Heart Attack - May 10, 1960
March 12, 1882 – May 10, 1960 Erwin "Cannonball" BakerBorn in Dearborn County, Indiana, USA.In January 1912 he left Indianapolis on a two-speed Indian and covered 14,000 miles in three months,...
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Helio Castroneves Born In São Paulo, Brazil - May 10, 1975
May 10, 1975Helio Castroneves(Photo: Manningmbd - Own work)Born in São Paulo, Brazil.He is currently competing in the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Prior to IMSA, Castroneves competed in the...
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"Designer & Racing Driver" Carroll Shelby Dies - May 10, 2012
January 11, 1923 – May 10, 2012Carroll Shelby(Photo: OnInnovation via photopin cc) Born in Leesburg, Texas, USA.Automotive designer, racing driver and entrepreneur, he was best known for his...
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"NASCAR Pioneer" Tim Flock Born - May 11, 1924
May 11, 1924 – March 31, 1998Tim Flock(Photo; georgiaracinghistory.com)Born in Fort Payne, Alabama, USA.He was one of NASCAR's early pioneers, and a two-time series champion. He was a brother to...
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Adam Petty Killed In Practice At New Hampshire - May 12, 2000
July 10, 1980 – May 12, 2000Adam Petty(Photo; www.findagrave.com)Born in Trenton, New Jersey, USA.Petty was raised in High Point, North Carolina into stock car racing "royalty". The son of Kyle Petty,...
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Melvin "Tony" Bettenhausen Dies In Crash At Indianapolis - May 12, 1961
September 12, 1916 - May 12, 1961Melvin "Tony" Bettenhausen(Photo; www.findagrave.com)Born at Tinley Park, Illinois, USA. Bettenhausen was the father of Gary Bettenhausen, Tony Bettenhausen, Jr. and...
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“The Wizard of Indy” A. J. Watson Dies - May 12, 2014
May 8, 1924 - May 12, 2014A. J. Watson(Photo;hemmings.com)Born in Mansfield Ohio, USA. He was a car builder and chief mechanic from 1949 through 1984 in the Indianapolis 500, winning the race six times...
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Art Pollard Dies In Indy 500 Practice Crash - May 12, 1973
May 5, 1927 - May 12, 1973Art Pollard(Photo;artpollard.tripod.com)Born in Dragon, Utah, USA.He drove in the USAC Championship Car series, racing in the 1965–1973 seasons, with 84 career starts,...
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Rich Bickle Born In Edgerton, Wisconsin - May 13, 1961
May 13, 1961Richard "Rich" Bickle, Jr(Photo:"RichBickleCummins" by Darryl Moran)Born in Edgerton, Wisconsin, USA.Now retired, Bickle competed in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series although never completing a...
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"Legendary NASCAR Crew Cheif" Harry Hyde Dies - May 13, 1996
January 17, 1925 - May 13, 1996Harry Hyde(Photo;motorsportshalloffame.com)Born in Brownsville, Kentucky, USA.He was a leading crew chief in NASCAR stock car racing in the 1960s through the 1980s,...
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"1975 Winston Cup Rookie of the Year" Bruce Hill Dies - May 14, 2017
July 9, 1949 - May 14, 2017Bruce Hill(Photo;randyayersmodeling.com)Born on in Topeka, Kansas, USA.Hill competed in the Winston Cup Series, ARCA, and in the NASCAR West Series. He also competed in late...
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Chuck Rodee Dies During Qualifying At Indy - May 14, 1966
September 8, 1927 - May 14, 1966Chuck Rodee(Photo; indymotorspeedway.com)Born in Dixmoore, Illinois, USA.Rodee won the Fort Wayne Indoor midget car title in 1955 at the 1/10 mile cement track, and...
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Chet Miller Dies In Indy Practice Crash - May 15, 1953
July 19, 1902 - May 15, 1953Chester Miller(Photo; indymotorspeedway.com)Born in Detroit, Michigan, USA.Chet drove his first race in Saginaw Michigan in 1924 at the age of 22. During his long Indy...
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"1955 AAA National Champ" Frank "Rebel" Mundy Dies - May 15, 2009
June 18, 1918 - May 15, 2009Frank "Rebel" Mundy(Photo;laberezina.com)Born in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.Born as Francisco Eduardo Menendez. He competed in the American Automobile Association stock cars,...
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Elio de Angelis Dies From Testing Injuries - May 15, 1986
March 26, 1958 - May 15, 1986 Elio de Angelis(Photo; en.wikipedia.org)Born in Rome, Italy.De Angelis father Giulio was a noted inshore and offshore powerboat racer, who won many championships in the...
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Gordon Smiley Dies In Fiery Crash At Indy - May 15, 1982
April 20, 1946 – May 15, 1982Gordon Smiley(Photo: ©David Hutson)Born in Omaha, Nebraska, USA.Driving his first race at age 19, Smiley was an accomplished road racer. He raced SCCA Formula Ford, Formula...
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"NASCAR Short Track Legend" Dick Trickle Dies - May 16, 2013
October 27, 1941 - May 16, 2013Dick TrickleBorn in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, USA.The 1989 NASCAR Winston Cup Series "Rookie of the Year" and billed as the winningest short track driver in history,...
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"NASCAR Pioneer" Bob Flock Dies - May 16, 1964
April 16, 1918 - May 16, 1964Bob Flock(Photo; www.encyclopediaofalabama.org)Born in Fort Payne, Alabama, USA.He was a well established driver before NASCAR was formed, and along with Red Byron, is...
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Richmond Racing Legend "Sonny" Hutchins Born - May 17, 1929
May 17, 1929 - November 22, 2005Ernest "Sonny" Hutchins(Photo;legendsofnascar.com)Born in Richmond, Virginia, USA.Ernest Lloyd "Sonny" Hutchins, was one of the greatest drivers in Richmond history and...
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