| Larry Baumel | |||||||
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| Born | Lawrence A. Baumel May 26, 1944 Sparta, Wisconsin, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | May 19, 2023 (aged 78) Mulder Health Care Center, West Salem, Wisconsin, U.S. | ||||||
| NASCAR Cup Series career | |||||||
| 45 races run over 3 years | |||||||
| Best finish | 32nd – 1970 NASCAR Grand National Series season | ||||||
| First race | 1969 untitled race (Savannah Speedway) | ||||||
| Last race | 1971 Delaware 500 (Dover Downs International Speedway) | ||||||
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Larry Baumel (May 26, 1944 - May 19, 2023 [1] ) was a NASCAR Cup Series driver whose career spanned from 1969 to 1971.
Baumel has raced 5940 laps of racing; equivalent to 7,376.3 miles (11,871.0 km) of racing. [2] His average start was 24th place while his average finish was 25th. [2] Baumel's total career earnings is $30,315 ($235,370.94 when adjusted for inflation) and has three last-place finishes. [2] [3] Larry also raced in the Late Model Stock Car Series in addition to the USAC Stock Car series and the NASCAR Grand National Series. [4] His main sponsor throughout most of his career was Auto Lad and his favorite racing number was #68. [4]