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Fred Lorenzen dies at age 89
fred lorenzenNASCAR Hall of Famer, 1965 Daytona 500 Champion, He died at the age of 89, NASCAR reported Wednesday..
Lorenzen is 26 wins in cup raceswas included in the list. 50 Greatest NASCAR Drivers of All Time1998. First NASCAR driver to earn more than $100,000 in a season in 1963.
«Fred Lorenzen was one of NASCAR’s first superstars. A fan favorite, he helped NASCAR expand from its original roots,” said NASCAR President and CEO. Jim Francein a statement.
“For many years, NASCAR’s “Golden Boy” was also the gold standard.this fact ultimately led him to the top of the sport and earned him a well-deserved place in the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Lorenzen is affectionately referred to by fans as “The Elmhurst Express,” “Fast Freddy,” and “Fearless Freddy.”I have been battling dementia for years.reported American media.
Source: Mundo Deportivo
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