Lloyd Dane

Lloyd Dane (August 19, 1925 – December 11, 2015) was a NASCAR Grand National Series driver from Eldon, Missouri.[1] He participated part-time in the 1951 and 1954 to 1964 seasons, capturing four wins, all in his own car.[1] Two of Dane's wins came during the 1956 season, when he finished a career best 23rd in points.[1]

Lloyd Dane
Born(1925-08-09)August 9, 1925
Eldon, Missouri
DiedDecember 11, 2015(2015-12-11) (aged 90)
NASCAR Cup Series career
52 races run over 11 years
Best finish23rd (1956)
Last race1964 Motor Trend 500 (Riverside)
First win1951 California State Fairgrounds dirt track
Last win1961 May race (Riverside)
Wins Top tens Poles
4 36 1

Dane first started racing in 1949 and was the first NASCAR Pacific Coast Late Model Series champion; he took the championship in 1954, 1956 and 1957.[2] He was noted for driving a Hudson Hornet, which he drove to his 1954 championship, along with longtime friend Tim Flock.

References

  1. "Dane's driving statistics". Racing-Reference. Retrieved 20 March 2010.
  2. "Former K&N Champ Dane, 90, Passes Away". National Speed Sport News. December 16, 2015. Retrieved 2015-12-17.
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