Freddy Fryar
| Freddy Fryar | |||||||
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| File:FreddyFryar1967Permatech300.jpg Freddy Fryar in the 1967 Permatech 300 | |||||||
| Born | February 15, 1936 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. | ||||||
| Achievements | 1979, 1981 Snowball Derby winner | ||||||
| NASCAR Cup Series career | |||||||
| 6 races run over 5 years | |||||||
| Best finish | 68th (1970) | ||||||
| First race | 1956 Race No. 45 (Montgomery) | ||||||
| Last race | 1971 Daytona 500 (Daytona) | ||||||
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Freddy "The Beaumont Flyer" Fryar (born February 15, 1936 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana) is a retired NASCAR American stock car racing driver. He competed in the NASCAR Grand National and Winston Cup Series between 1956 to 1971 (although they were five non-consecutive years).[1]
Career summary
Fryar participated in 772 laps of racing; equivalent to 1,371.1 miles (2,206.6 km) of racing.[1] His average start position was 27th while his average finish position was 21st. Total career earnings for Freddy Fryar were $5,310 ($41,660.98 when adjusted for inflation).[1]
He was also a regular participant of the Snowball Derby, winning the event in 1979[2] and 1981.[3] During the 1980s, Fryar was seen frequently racing at various races taking place at the Mobile International Speedway in Irvington, Alabama.[4] Fryar's sponsor was Buster Davis throughout his career. Most of Fryar's races were during the 1970s (three races) as opposed to the 1960s (one race) and the 1950s (two races).
References
- ^ a b c http://www.racing-reference.info/driver/fryarfr01
- ^ See the results for the 1979 Snowball Derby at http://www.shorttrackhistory.org/Events/Snowball_Derby/Snowball_79.html
- ^ See the results for the 1981 Snowball Derby at http://www.shorttrackhistory.org/Events/Snowball_Derby/Snowball_81.html
- ^ See Race Results for Fryar at http://www.ultimateracinghistory.com/racelist2.php?uniqid=187