Fred Lorenzen, one of the earliest breakout stars of the pioneer era of NASCAR, died on Wednesday at 89. Lorenzen had battled ...
His passing was announced on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, by Jim France, NASCAR's Chairman and CEO. Lorenzen, a celebrated Hall of Fame driver, leaves behind a legacy as one of the sport's first ...
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He retired in 1972 at the age of 38 citing his desire to spend time with his family, according to the NASCAR Hall of Fame. “Fred Lorenzen was one of NASCAR’s first true superstars.
In 1998, he was named one of NASCAR's 50 greatest drivers. Hall of Fame driver Fred Lorenzen, the 1965 Daytona 500 champion, was the first driver in NASCAR history to win more than $100,000 in a ...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Fred Lorenzen, a NASCAR Hall of Fame driver and the winner of the 1965 Daytona 500, died Wednesday. He was 89. NASCAR released a statement that Lorenzen had died and had ...