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Bud Moore (NASCAR driver)
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Paul "Bud" Moore is a retired American NASCAR
driver. He was born in Charleston, South Carolina
. He was sometimes known as "Little Bud" to avoid confusion with a NASCAR owner with the same name
.
His first-ever race in NASCAR was in the Grand National Series (now Sprint Cup) on August 2, 1964. He started the race in a 1963 Ford
, but dropped within three laps due to overheating problems.
His best season of his racing career was in 1965, where he managed to grab three top fives, seven top tens, and even a pole, driving Louis Weatherbee's #45 Plymouth and competing in just fourteen races. His best season in the point standings, however, was in 1968, where he finished 29th in those standings.
His final race in his relatively short career was five years after his second to last race, at the 1973 Southern 500
at the Darlington Raceway
. He only completed 174 of the 367 laps, retiring from the race due to engine problems in his 1971 Mercury
.
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
driver. He was born in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston is the second largest city in the U.S. state of South Carolina. It was made the county seat of Charleston County in 1901 when Charleston County was founded. The city's original name was Charles Towne in 1670, and it moved to its present location from a location on the west bank of the...
. He was sometimes known as "Little Bud" to avoid confusion with a NASCAR owner with the same name
Bud Moore (NASCAR owner)
Walter M. "Bud" Moore is a retired NASCAR car owner. He was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina. A decorated veteran of World War II, he described himself as "an old country mechanic who loved to make 'em run fast". His cars were number 15 and usually painted red and white and sponsored by...
.
His first-ever race in NASCAR was in the Grand National Series (now Sprint Cup) on August 2, 1964. He started the race in a 1963 Ford
Ford Motor Company
Ford Motor Company is an American multinational automaker based in Dearborn, Michigan, a suburb of Detroit. The automaker was founded by Henry Ford and incorporated on June 16, 1903. In addition to the Ford and Lincoln brands, Ford also owns a small stake in Mazda in Japan and Aston Martin in the UK...
, but dropped within three laps due to overheating problems.
His best season of his racing career was in 1965, where he managed to grab three top fives, seven top tens, and even a pole, driving Louis Weatherbee's #45 Plymouth and competing in just fourteen races. His best season in the point standings, however, was in 1968, where he finished 29th in those standings.
His final race in his relatively short career was five years after his second to last race, at the 1973 Southern 500
Southern 500
The Showtime Southern 500 is the annual spring NASCAR Sprint Cup race held at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina, USA, and is the second such event at Darlington to bear the name. It began in 1957 as a race in the Convertible Division, known as the Rebel 300. In 1966, the race was...
at the Darlington Raceway
Darlington Raceway
Darlington Raceway is a race track built for NASCAR racing located near Darlington, South Carolina. It is nicknamed the "Lady in Black" and "The Track Too Tough to Tame" by many NASCAR fans and drivers and advertised as "A NASCAR Tradition"...
. He only completed 174 of the 367 laps, retiring from the race due to engine problems in his 1971 Mercury
Mercury (automobile)
Mercury was an automobile marque of the Ford Motor Company launched in 1938 by Edsel Ford, son of Henry Ford, to market entry-level luxury cars slotted between Ford-branded regular models and Lincoln-branded luxury vehicles, similar to General Motors' Buick brand, and Chrysler's namesake brand...
.