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
Chicago

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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