Red Byron
Race car driver, Athlete
1915 – 1960
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Who was Red Byron?
Robert "Red" Byron was an American stock car racing driver, who was successful in NASCAR competition in the sanctioning body's first years. He was NASCAR's first Modified champion in 1948 and its first Strictly Stock champion in 1949. Along with Bob Flock, he is considered one of the best drivers of the era. He won the first NASCAR race at Daytona and won the inaugural NASCAR Strictly Stock championship.
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- Born
- Mar 12, 1915
Anniston - Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Lived in
- Anniston
- Died
- Nov 11, 1960
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on July 23, 2013
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