MotorSports
Oct 8, 2025
  • Motorsports News
  • Formula 1
  • IndyCar
  • NASCAR
  • Rally
  • SportsCars
  • Touring
  • WEC
Font ResizerAa
MotorSportsMotorSports
Search
  • Categories
  • Forums
  • More Foxiz
    • Blog Index
    • Sitemap
Sign In Sign In
Follow US
Made by ThemeRuby using the Foxiz theme. Powered by WordPress
Fred Lorenzen, NASCAR Corridor of Famer and Daytona 500 winner, passes away
NASCAR

Fred Lorenzen, NASCAR Corridor of Famer and Daytona 500 winner, passes away

By Miles Cooper December 18, 2024
SHARE
- Advertisement -

‘Quick Freddie’ Lorenzen was only a couple weeks shy of his ninetieth birthday when he handed away on Wednesday. The Elmhurst, Illinois native was an early star of the game of NASCAR, competing from 1956 to 1972. He had many nicknames together with ‘Golden Boy,’ ‘Fearless Freddie,’ the ‘Elmhurst Specific’ and was beloved by followers. Lorenzen was a two-time recipient of the game’s Most Well-liked Driver award. His household broke the information of his passing on Fb, praising him for his humility and authenticity.

“Fred Lorenzen was certainly one of NASCAR’s first true superstars,” stated NASCAR Chairman and CEO Jim France in a press release from the sanctioning physique. “A fan favourite, he helped NASCAR increase from its authentic roots. Fred was the picture-perfect NASCAR star, serving to to deliver the game to the silver display – which additional grew NASCAR’s recognition throughout its early years. For a few years, NASCAR’s “Golden Boy” was additionally its gold commonplace, a incontrovertible fact that ultimately led him to the game’s pinnacle, a rightful place within the NASCAR Corridor of Fame. On behalf of the France household and all of NASCAR, I need to supply our condolences to the family and friends of Fred Lorenzen.”

In his racing profession, Lorenzen was fast to search out success behind the wheel, successful back-to-back USAC inventory automobile championships in 1958 and 1959. He went on to win 26 NASCAR Cup races, which ties him with Dale Earnhardt Jr. for thirty third on the all-time wins record. Amongst these victories had been some crown jewel occasions, successful the 1965 Daytona 500 in a Holman-Moody Ford and the World 600 (now Coke 600) in 1963 and 1965. The 12 months he gained the five hundred, Lorenzen additionally gained each single superspeedway race on the schedule.

Fred Lorenzen, NASCAR Corridor of Famer and Daytona 500 winner, passes away

Tiny Lund and Fred Lorenzen race facet by facet

Picture by: Ford Motor Firm

He by no means ran the total schedule, focusing extra on huge cash occasions than factors totals, however he nonetheless positioned as excessive as third within the championship standings in 1963. However 1964 was maybe his most spectacular season, successful half of the races he entered (8 of 16) together with 5 straight begins with out a loss. 

Lorenzen’s gorgeous profession earned him a spot as certainly one of NASCAR’s 50 biggest drivers in 1998, and he was later inducted into the NASCAR Corridor of Fame within the Class of 2015.

Learn Additionally:

On this article

Be the primary to know and subscribe for real-time information electronic mail updates on these matters

Subscribe to information alerts

- Advertisement --
TAGGED:DaytonaFamerFredHallLorenzenNASCARpasseswinner
Previous Article Begin occasions launched for 2025 Hy-Vee IndyCar Doubleheader at Iowa Speedway Begin occasions launched for 2025 Hy-Vee IndyCar Doubleheader at Iowa Speedway
Next Article Discovering and growing younger expertise is on the coronary heart of Williams F1 comeback plan Discovering and growing younger expertise is on the coronary heart of Williams F1 comeback plan
Leave a Comment Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *


- Advertisement -
Revving Up the Excitement: Will Brad Pitt’s F1 Racing Movie Propel the Sport to New Heights?
Revving Up the Excitement: Will Brad Pitt’s F1 Racing Movie Propel the Sport to New Heights?
Formula 1
Gateway: A Crucial Testing Ground for Hendrick Motorsports’ Future Success!
Gateway: A Crucial Testing Ground for Hendrick Motorsports’ Future Success!
NASCAR
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Returns to the CARS Tour at Florence: What to Expect!
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Returns to the CARS Tour at Florence: What to Expect!
Motorsports News
Rev Up for 2026: Exciting New Races and a Thrilling Doubleheader in the IndyCar Schedule!
Rev Up for 2026: Exciting New Races and a Thrilling Doubleheader in the IndyCar Schedule!
IndyCar
Unlock Exciting Prizes: Explore Our Watkins Glen Trophies and Win Exclusive Jeff Gordon and Chase Elliott Merchandise!
Unlock Exciting Prizes: Explore Our Watkins Glen Trophies and Win Exclusive Jeff Gordon and Chase Elliott Merchandise!
Motorsports News
Porsche Announces Departure from WEC After 2025 Season: What’s Next for the Iconic Brand?
Porsche Announces Departure from WEC After 2025 Season: What’s Next for the Iconic Brand?
WEC

Categories

Archives

December 2024
MTWTFSS
 1
2345678
9101112131415
16171819202122
23242526272829
3031 
« Nov   Jan »

You Might Also Like

Get Ready for the NASCAR Chicago Street Race: Everything You Need to Know for Week 2!
Motorsports NewsNASCAR

Get Ready for the NASCAR Chicago Street Race: Everything You Need to Know for Week 2!

By Samuel Brown July 5, 2025
Two crews for one pit cease couldn’t save Christopher Bell’s successful streak
NASCAR

Two crews for one pit cease couldn’t save Christopher Bell’s successful streak

By Miles Cooper March 17, 2025
Denny Hamlin earns Pocono pole as William Byron wrecks in wild qualifying session
NASCAR

Denny Hamlin earns Pocono pole as William Byron wrecks in wild qualifying session

By Ava Thompson June 24, 2025
Who is the best NASCAR Cup team in 2025?
NASCAR

Who is the best NASCAR Cup team in 2025?

By Samuel Brown April 10, 2025
Niece Motorsports Shakes Things Up: Kaden Honeycutt Out, Zilisch and Currey Step In!
NASCAR

Niece Motorsports Shakes Things Up: Kaden Honeycutt Out, Zilisch and Currey Step In!

By Sophia Davis August 30, 2025
NASCAR determining if constructing new observe in Fontana is the ‘proper factor to do’
Motorsports News

NASCAR determining if constructing new observe in Fontana is the ‘proper factor to do’

By Miles Cooper March 10, 2025

MotorSports-News

@2024 – All Right Reserved.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?