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obituary2 years ago•7 min saved

"NASCAR Community Honors Legacy of Hall of Famer Cale Yarborough"

Cale Yarborough, a NASCAR legend known for his toughness and competitive spirit, has passed away. With a career that spanned over two decades, Yarborough amassed 83 wins, including four Daytona 500 victories, and became the first driver to win three consecutive championships. His legacy extends beyond his racing achievements, with his resilience in life's adversities and his role in popularizing NASCAR on a national level. Yarborough's life story is a testament to his indomitable spirit and his place in the pantheon of motorsport greats.

via Motorsport.com|

##caleyarborough #motorsports

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

"Racing Icon Cale Yarborough, Three-Time NASCAR Champion, Passes Away at 84"

NASCAR Hall of Famer Cale Yarborough, known for his remarkable record and fierce competitiveness, has passed away at the age of 84. Yarborough was the first driver to win three consecutive NASCAR Cup championships and is tied for sixth in all-time victories. His legacy includes memorable moments such as the infamous fight during the 1979 Daytona 500. Tributes from racing icons like Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt Jr. highlight his impact on the sport. Yarborough's contributions to NASCAR were celebrated during his 2012 Hall of Fame induction, where he humorously reflected on his career and the possibilities had he not changed teams.

via CNN|

##caleyarborough #halloffame

obituaries2 years ago•1 min saved

"Racing World Mourns the Passing of NASCAR Legend Cale Yarborough at 84"

Cale Yarborough, a legendary NASCAR driver and Hall of Famer, passed away at the age of 84. Known for winning three consecutive NASCAR Winston Cup Series championships and tying for sixth place on the winners' list with 83 victories, Yarborough's legacy includes four Daytona 500 wins. He also gained fame for a televised fistfight with Bobby Allison during the 1979 Daytona 500, which helped popularize NASCAR nationwide. His family reported that he had been battling a rare genetic disorder.

via The New York Times|

##caleyarborough #daytona500

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"NASCAR Hall of Famer Cale Yarborough Passes Away at 84"

NASCAR Hall of Famer Cale Yarborough has passed away at the age of 84. Renowned for his exceptional talent and determination, Yarborough was a three-time consecutive NASCAR champion and a four-time Daytona 500 winner. With a career spanning from 1957 to 1988, he achieved 83 wins and 319 top 10 finishes, and he remains sixth on the all-time list of NASCAR Cup Series victories. Yarborough was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2012 and is remembered as one of the sport's greatest drivers.

via New York Post |

##caleyarborough #halloffame

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"NASCAR Icon Cale Yarborough, Three-Time Champion, Passes Away at 84"

NASCAR legend Cale Yarborough, known for being the first driver to win three consecutive NASCAR Cup Series championships, has passed away at the age of 84. With a career spanning from 1957 to 1988, Yarborough won 83 races and was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2012. He was celebrated for his talent, determination, and significant contributions to the sport, including winning the Daytona 500 four times. His death has prompted tributes from across the NASCAR community.

via FOX Sports|

##caleyarborough #motorsports

obituary2 years ago•3 min saved

"NASCAR Icon Cale Yarborough Passes Away at 84"

NASCAR legend Cale Yarborough, known for his three consecutive Cup Series titles and his tough, gritty racing style, has died at the age of 84. Yarborough, a South Carolina native, was also a successful businessman and local politician after his retirement from racing. He is remembered for his significant contributions to NASCAR and his local community, and he was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2012.

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##caleyarborough #motorsport

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

"NASCAR Icon Cale Yarborough Passes Away at 84, Leaving Legacy of Triumph"

NASCAR Hall of Famer Cale Yarborough has passed away at the age of 84. Remembered for his exceptional talent and determination, Yarborough was a three-time consecutive NASCAR champion, a four-time Daytona 500 winner, and is sixth on the all-time list of NASCAR Cup Series victories. His career spanned from 1957 to 1988, and he was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2012. NASCAR officials and fans alike mourn his loss and celebrate his legacy as one of the sport's greatest drivers.

via Fox News|

##caleyarborough #halloffame

obituary2 years ago•1 min saved

"Indy 500 Winner Gil de Ferran Passes Away at 56, Honored at Indianapolis Speedway"

Gil de Ferran, the Brazilian-French racing driver and Indianapolis 500 champion of 2003, has passed away at the age of 56 due to a stroke. De Ferran, who also won two CART World Series Champion titles and the British Formula 3 championship, was remembered by the motorsport community and Team Penske for his class and accomplishments on and off the track.

via Deadline|

##gildeferran #indy500

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Indy 500 Icon Gil de Ferran Passes at 56"

Gil de Ferran, the 2003 Indy 500 winner and a renowned figure in motorsports, passed away at the age of 56 due to a suspected heart attack. De Ferran had a successful career in racing, with achievements including back-to-back CART titles and a record for the fastest closed circuit qualifying speed. He also contributed to the sport as a Sporting Director for the BAR-Honda F1 team and as part of McLaren Racing. His death has left the racing community in mourning, with tributes pouring in from McLaren Racing and others who admired his legacy.

via Autosport|

##gildeferran #indy500