Burney Lamar

Race car driver competing in NASCAR

Burney Lamar - Race car driver competing in NASCAR
Born

August 21st, 1980
45 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Competed in various NASCAR series including the Craftsman Truck Series and the Nationwide Series. Achieved multiple top-ten finishes and participated in over fifty races throughout his career. Known for driving for teams such as the No. 14 and No. 18 in the Truck Series.

Competed in over 50 NASCAR races

Achieved multiple top-ten finishes in the Craftsman Truck Series

Drove for well-known teams including No. 14 and No. 18

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