Red Byron
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Gender | Male |
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Death | 64 years ago |
Date of birth | March 12,1915 |
Zodiac sign | Pisces |
Born | Plasterco |
Virginia | |
United States | |
Date of died | November 11,1960 |
Died | Chicago |
Illinois | |
United States | |
First win | Daytona Beach |
First race | 1949 NASCAR Strictly Stock Series inaugural race |
Last race | 1951 Southern 500 (Darlington) |
Last win | 1949 (Martinsville) |
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Date of Upd. | |
ID | 2214231 |
Red Byron Life story
Robert Nold "Red" Byron was an American stock car racing driver, who was successful in NASCAR competition in the sanctioning body's first years. He was NASCAR's first Modified champion in 1948 and its first Strictly Stock champion in 1949. Along with Bob Flock, he is considered one of the best drivers of the era.