Fred Elder
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Fred Elder is a former NASCAR
Winston Cup Series race car owner whose primary manufacturer was Dodge
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through 26 races of his career.
Fred has guided his son Ray to two Cup Series wins, nine finishes in the "top five," 15 finishes in the "top ten," and 121 laps led out of 3247 laps competed. Elder has earned a grand total of $96,425 during his career as a NASCAR Cup Series vehicle owner and seen his vehicle drive for exactly 8228 miles (13,241.6 km). While starting an average of 12th place, Fred's vehicles have finished an average of 14th place.
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...
Winston Cup Series race car owner whose primary manufacturer was Dodge
Dodge
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Summary
His career spanned from 1968 to 1976; employing legendary NASCAR driver Ray ElderRay Elder
Raymond Marvin Elder was a former NASCAR Grand National and Winston Cup Series driver.He participated primarily in west coast races at Riverside International Raceway and Ontario Motor Speedway from 1967 to 1978. He won races at Riverside in 1971 and 1972 driving for Fred Elder...
through 26 races of his career.
Fred has guided his son Ray to two Cup Series wins, nine finishes in the "top five," 15 finishes in the "top ten," and 121 laps led out of 3247 laps competed. Elder has earned a grand total of $96,425 during his career as a NASCAR Cup Series vehicle owner and seen his vehicle drive for exactly 8228 miles (13,241.6 km). While starting an average of 12th place, Fred's vehicles have finished an average of 14th place.