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NASCAR Statement On ‘Golden Boy’ Fred Lorenzen’s Passing

by MikeDecember 20, 2024

“Fred Lorenzen was one of NASCAR’s first true superstars. A fan favorite, he helped NASCAR expand from its original roots. Fred was the picture-perfect NASCAR star, helping to bring the sport to the silver screen – which further grew NASCAR’s popularity during its early years. For many years, NASCAR’s “Golden Boy” was also its gold standard, a fact that eventually led him to the sport’s pinnacle, a rightful place in the NASCAR Hall of Fame. On behalf of the France family and all of NASCAR, I want to offer our condolences to the family and friends of Fred Lorenzen.”

– Jim France, NASCAR Chairman & CEO

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Fred Lorenzen, NASCAR Hall of Famer, Dies at 89

by MikeDecember 19, 2024

Fred Lorenzen, a thinking man’s racer who became one of NASCAR’s biggest money winners during the sport’s rise in the 1960s, has died. The NASCAR Hall of Famer was 89.

Lorenzen’s passing was confirmed by his family. The former driver had battled dementia in his later years. (more…)

Riverhead Raceway Celebrating 30th Anniversary Of Fred Harbach’s 1992 Championship With The Flying Dutchman 90 Saturday June 4th

by Lou ModestinoMay 31, 2022

It was a magical night September 19th, 1992 at Riverhead Raceway with an ending not even the best Hollywood script writer could have ever imagined. Prior to the ’92 NASCAR Modified season at Riverhead Raceway, Harbach, then 55 announced that year would be the last of his storied 40 plus year driving career. In typical “Flying Dutchman” fashion Fred not only went out and won his final race but sewed 1992 NASCAR Modified championship to boot in his final race. (more…)