Fred Lorenzen
Frederick "Fred" Lorenzen, Jr. (December 30, 1934 – December 18, 2024), nicknamed The Golden Boy, Fast Freddie, The Elmhurst Express and Fearless Freddy, is an American NASCAR driver. He was born in Elmhurst, Illinois. His career lasted from 1958 to 1972. He won the 1965 Daytona 500.
| Fred Lorenzen | |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | December 30, 1934 |
| Place of birth | Elmhurst, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | December 18, 2024 (aged 89) |
| Place of death | Elmhurst, Illinois, U.S. |
| Championship titles | |
| USAC Stock Car (1958, 1959) Major victories World 600 (1963, 1965) Daytona 500 (1965) | |
Lorenzen died on December 18, 2024 from problems caused by dementia in Elmhurst at the age of 89.[1][2]
Fred Lorenzen Media
Lorenzen's 1965 Ford Galaxie replica
References
- ↑ "NASCAR Legend And 1965 Daytona 500 Winner Fred Lorenzen Passes At 89". Forbes. December 18, 2024. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
- ↑ "Fred Lorenzen". Legacy. Retrieved December 21, 2024.
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