Maynard Troyer
Encyclopedia
Maynard Troyer is a retired NASCAR
Winston Cup Series driver who raced in the 1971
and the 1973
Winston Cup seasons.
), three top-ten finishes, and 3259.1 accumulated miles (1767 laps) of racing experience. Maynard was a runner-up for the 1971 NASCAR Rookie of the Year
award (Walter Ballard
won the title because he competed in more races than Troyer did). He was a competitor at the 1971 Daytona 500
, on lap 9 of that race he lost control in turn two. Troyer's bright orane-red Ford hit the flat sideways at full speed and began tumbling so fast, it was almost impossible to count the number of flips. press estimates ranged from 5 to 18 flips. It was at least a dozen. Troyer was seriously hurt, but recovered to compete again in 1973. Troyer finished his career with a total amount of earnings set at $14,940 ($ in today's money).
Troyer is also the founder of Troyer Engineering, one of the leading asphalt and dirt modified
chassis builders in the Northeast.
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 driver who raced in the 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...
and the 1973
1973 NASCAR Winston Cup Series
The 1973 NASCAR Winston Cup Season began on Sunday January 21 and ended on Sunday October 21. Benny Parsons was crowned Winston Cup champion at the end of the season finishing 67 points ahead of Cale Yarborough. Lennie Pond was named NASCAR Rookie of the Year. David Pearson dominated the season...
Winston Cup seasons.
Summary
Troyer achieved one top-five finish (at the 1971 Yankee 4001971 Yankee 400
The 1971 Yankee 400 was a NASCAR Winston Cup Series race that took place at the Michigan International Speedway on August 15, 1971...
), three top-ten finishes, and 3259.1 accumulated miles (1767 laps) of racing experience. Maynard was a runner-up for the 1971 NASCAR Rookie of the Year
NASCAR Rookie of the Year
The NASCAR Rookie of the Year Award is presented to the first-year driver that has the best season in a NASCAR season. Each of NASCAR's national and regional touring series selects a RotY winner each year....
award (Walter Ballard
Walter Ballard
Walter Ballard is a former NASCAR Winston Cup driver from Houston, Texas.He made a single Grand National start in 1966 and did not return to the series until 1971 when he ran a nearly full season in a car owned by his father Vic capturing 11 top tens on his way to Rookie of the Year honors and a...
won the title because he competed in more races than Troyer did). He was a competitor at the 1971 Daytona 500
1971 Daytona 500
The 1971 Daytona 500 was a NASCAR Winston Cup Series event held on February 14, 1971 at the Daytona International Speedway spanning on a paved oval track. All of the racing action commenced during daytime hours and ended prior to dusk since there was no lighting available until at least the 1998...
, on lap 9 of that race he lost control in turn two. Troyer's bright orane-red Ford hit the flat sideways at full speed and began tumbling so fast, it was almost impossible to count the number of flips. press estimates ranged from 5 to 18 flips. It was at least a dozen. Troyer was seriously hurt, but recovered to compete again in 1973. Troyer finished his career with a total amount of earnings set at $14,940 ($ in today's money).
Troyer is also the founder of Troyer Engineering, one of the leading asphalt and dirt modified
Modified racing
Modified stock car racing, also known as Modified racing or simply Modified, is one of the oldest types of racing in the United States, dating back to the days of the post-World War II coupes. The name for modified racing cars come from the fact that they are not stock but, rather, modified...
chassis builders in the Northeast.