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Fred Lorenzen has passed
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.
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NASCAR icon lost $10,000 to the mafia and had to 'sell everything'
NASCAR legend Fred Lorenzen once had to 'sell everything' to repay a mob boss after accepting a $10,000 loan to kickstart his racing career. Lorenzen had to file for bankruptcy, before going on to ...
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One of NASCAR's First Superstars Fred Lorenzen Dies at 89
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 ...
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NASCAR Hall of Famer Fred Lorenzen Dies at 89
Lorenzen was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2015. Jim France, president and CEO of NASCAR, spoke warmly of the charismatic NASCAR legend. “Fred Lorenzen was one of NASCAR’s first tru ...
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Fred Lorenzen, NASCAR Hall of Famer, dies at 89
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 ...