Curtis Turner

Race car driver, National 500 champion

Curtis Turner - Race car driver, National 500 champion
Born

April 12th, 1924
101 years ago

Died

1970
55 years ago — 46 years old

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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An accomplished race car driver who gained prominence in the 1950s and 1960s. Competed in NASCAR and participated in numerous events, winning a total of 17 races. Notable for his skill on the track and being a trailblazer in the sport during a formative period. Played a significant role in promoting stock car racing and was one of the first drivers to become a celebrity through the sport. His career was marked by both triumph and challenges, including a ban from racing that influenced the landscape of the sport. Inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in recognition of contributions to auto racing.

Winning the National 500 in 1960

Securing 17 NASCAR race victories

Induction into the NASCAR Hall of Fame

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