Freddy Fryar
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Freddy Fryar is a retired NASCAR
Grand National and Winston Cup Series driver whose career spanned from 1956 to 1971
(although they were five non-consecutive years). Fryar participated in 772 laps of racing; equivalent to 1371.1 miles (2,206.6 km) of racing. His average start position is 27th while his average finish position is 21st. Total career earnings for Freddy Fryar were $5,310 ($ in today's money).
He was also a regular participant of the Snowball Derby
, winning the event in 1979 and 1981. During the 1980s, Fryar was seen frequently racing at various races taking place at the Mobile International Speedway
in Irvington
, Alabama
. Fryar's sponsor was Buster Davis throughout his career. Most of Fryar's races were during the 1970s (three races) as opposed to the 1960s (one race) and the 1950s (two races).
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...
Grand National and Winston Cup Series driver whose career spanned from 1956 to 1971
1971 NASCAR Winston Cup Series
The 1971 NASCAR Winston Cup Series season began on Sunday February 14 and ended on Sunday November 20. Richard Petty was the champion for this Winston Cup season. After 20 years of being named the NASCAR Grand National Series, R. J...
(although they were five non-consecutive years). Fryar participated in 772 laps of racing; equivalent to 1371.1 miles (2,206.6 km) of racing. His average start position is 27th while his average finish position is 21st. Total career earnings for Freddy Fryar were $5,310 ($ in today's money).
He was also a regular participant of the Snowball Derby
Snowball Derby
The Snowball Derby is a 300-lap super late model stock car automobile race held annually at the half-mile Five Flags Speedway in Pensacola, Florida. The race has been contested every year since 1968 and is always run on the first weekend in December...
, winning the event in 1979 and 1981. During the 1980s, Fryar was seen frequently racing at various races taking place at the Mobile International Speedway
Mobile International Speedway
Mobile International Speedway is a 1/2 mile paved oval North American Auto racing track located in the Mobile County, Alabama community of Irvington, Alabama. The track is situated along U.S. Highway 90...
in Irvington
Irvington, Alabama
Irvington, Alabama is an unincorporated community located along U.S. Route 90, east of St. Elmo, Alabama and north of Bayou La Batre, Alabama in southwestern Mobile County, Alabama...
, Alabama
Alabama
Alabama is a state located in the southeastern region of the United States. It is bordered by Tennessee to the north, Georgia to the east, Florida and the Gulf of Mexico to the south, and Mississippi to the west. Alabama ranks 30th in total land area and ranks second in the size of its inland...
. Fryar's sponsor was Buster Davis throughout his career. Most of Fryar's races were during the 1970s (three races) as opposed to the 1960s (one race) and the 1950s (two races).