DeathDecember 312023

Cale Yarborough

Cale Yarborough, American Hall of Fame racing driver and founder of Cale Yarborough Motorsports, NASCAR Cup Series champion (1976, 1977, 1978) (born 1939)

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When
Sunday, December 31 20233 years ago
Category
DeathA notable person who died on this day.
Era
21st century · 2020s
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Person
Cale Yarborough

At a glance

Born 1939-03-27; died 2023-12-31.

Known as: NASCAR team owner and racing automobile driver. Citizenship: United States.

Listed as: human.

Who they were

William Caleb Yarborough was an American NASCAR Winston Cup Series driver and owner, businessman, farmer, and rancher. He was the first driver in NASCAR history to win three consecutive championships, winning in 1976, 1977, and 1978. He was one of the preeminent stock car drivers from the 1960s to the 1980s and also competed in IndyCar events. His fame was such that a special model of the Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II was named after him.

Early life

Educated at: Timmonsville High School.

Path and career

Awards / honours: Motorsports Hall of Fame of America and NASCAR Hall of Fame.

Why this date

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December 31 2023 — 3 years ago, on a Sunday.

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