Fred Lorenzen has passed away at age 89. Lorenzen got his start as a mechanic for Holman-Moody in 1960. That quickly turned into a driver role in the same year. He race 158 races over just 12 seasons.

Fred Lorenzen, known as “Fearless Freddie,” didn’t have a conventional path into NASCAR. Growing up in Illinois, far from the sport's Southern roots, Lorenzen's dream of racing seemed ...

Fred Lorenzen, a NASCAR Hall of Famer and the 1965 Daytona 500 champion, died Wednesday. He was 89. NASCAR released a statement that Lorenzen had died and had confirmed the death with his family.

The NASCAR world lost a legend on Wednesday. Hall of Famer Fred Lorenzen died at the age of 89. When NASCAR fans discuss who the greatest drivers of all time are, Lorenzen's name is seldom mentioned.

DAYTONA BEACH — The seventh Daytona 500, in 1965, was dramatically shortened by rain — just 133 of 200 laps were completed ...

Fred Lorenzen was a two-time Most Popular Driver (1963 and 1965) and a member of NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2015. Lorenzen won 32 poles and 26 races between 1961 and 1967. Hall of Fame Executive ...

Fred Lorenzen, who captured 26 victories over a 158-race NASCAR Cup Series career (16.5% winning percentage) spanning from 1956 to 1972, passed away at the age of 89. NASCAR Confirmed the passing ...

Fred Lorenzen’s incredible career remembered Lorenzen, born in Elmhurst, Illinois, competed in NASCAR from 1956-1972. He won 26 races in 158 Grand National Series/Cup Series starts, placing him ...

DAYTONA BEACH — The seventh Daytona 500, in 1965, was dramatically shortened by rain — just 133 of 200 laps were completed before rain halted things and Fred Lorenzen left with the wet trophy.

Fred Lorenzen, one of NASCAR's biggest legends in the 1960s, has died. He was 89 years old. Lorenzen, who battled dementia in his later years, won 26 NASCAR Cup Series races over his 12 active ...