Cale Yarborough
Race car driver, three-time Daytona 500 winner
Born
March 27th, 1939
86 years ago
Died
December 31st, 2023
1 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Achieved significant success as a professional race car driver. Competed primarily in the NASCAR series during the 1960s and 1970s. Secured three consecutive Daytona 500 wins from 1976 to 1978. Also claimed four NASCAR championships between 1976 and 1978, marking a dominant period in the sport. Transitioned into a successful career as a businessman after retiring from racing, involving ownership of a race team and other ventures.
Won the Daytona 500 three times (1976, 1977, 1978)
Claimed four NASCAR Cup Series championships (1976, 1977, 1978, 1980)
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