Pancho Carter
Duane Claude Carter Jr. (born June 11, 1950), nicknamed "Pancho," is an American retired open-wheel racing driver. Best known for his participation in Championship car racing, he won the pole position for the 1985 Indianapolis 500, and won the Michigan 500 in 1981.
Duane "Pancho" Carter | |||||||
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Carter at the 2011 Indianapolis 500 | |||||||
Born | Duane Claude Carter Jr. June 11, 1950 Racine, Wisconsin, U.S. | ||||||
Championship titles | |||||||
USAC Midget (1972) USAC Sprint Car (1974, 1976) USAC Silver Crown (1978) Major victories Michigan 500 (1981) | |||||||
Champ Car career | |||||||
165 races run over 20 years | |||||||
Best finish | 3rd (1981) | ||||||
First race | 1974 Indianapolis 500 (Indianapolis) | ||||||
Last race | 1992 Michigan 500 (Michigan) | ||||||
First win | 1981 Michigan 500 (Michigan) | ||||||
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NASCAR Cup Series career | |||||||
14 races run over 6 years | |||||||
Best finish | 38th (1986) | ||||||
First race | 1985 Southern 500 (Darlington) | ||||||
Last race | 1995 UAW-GM Teamwork 500 (Pocono) | ||||||
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