Larry Baumel

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Larry Baumel
Born (1944-05-26) May 26, 1944 (age 76)
Sparta, Wisconsin
NASCAR Cup Series career
45 races run over 3 years
Best finish32nd – 1970 NASCAR Grand National Series season
First race 1969 untitled race (Savannah Speedway)
Last race 1971 Delaware 500 (Dover Downs International Speedway)
WinsTop tens Poles
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Larry Baumel (born May 26, 1944 in Sparta, Wisconsin) is a retired NASCAR Winston Cup Series driver whose career spanned from 1969 to 1971.

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Career

Baumel has raced 5940 laps of racing; equivalent to 7,376.3 miles (11,871.0 km) of racing. [1] His average start is 24th place while his average finish is 25th. [1] Baumel's total career earnings is $30,315 ($191,380.56 when adjusted for inflation) and has three last-place finishes. [1] [2] Larry has also raced in the Late Model Stock Car Series in addition to the USAC Stock Car series and the NASCAR Grand National Series. [3] His main sponsor throughout most of his career was Auto Lad and his favorite racing number is #68. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Larry Baumel at Racing Reference
  2. Larry Baumel at LASTCAR
  3. 1 2 Larry Baumel at Ultimate Racing History