Paul Menard
Race car driver and NASCAR competitor
Born
August 21st, 1980
44 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Competed in the NASCAR Cup Series with a career spanning over a decade. Achieved significant success with a memorable win at the Brickyard 400 in 2011, driving for Richard Childress Racing. Showcased versatility by participating in various racing series, including ARCA and the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Developed a reputation for consistent performances during the NASCAR season, earning multiple top-ten finishes and becoming a well-recognized figure in the sport.
Won the Brickyard 400 in 2011
Raced for Richard Childress Racing
Competed in over 400 NASCAR Cup Series races
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