Speedy Thompson
Alfred Bruce "Speedy" Thompson (April 3, 1926, in Monroe, North Carolina – April 2, 1972, in Charlotte, North Carolina) was an American stock car racer in the NASCAR Grand National series from 1950 to 1971, capturing 20 wins along the way.
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Speedy Thompson is adoring his fans after winning the 1960 National 400 in Charlotte | |||||||
| Born | April 3, 1926 Monroe, North Carolina, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | April 2, 1972 (aged 45) Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S. | ||||||
| Cause of death | Heart attack resulting in racing crash | ||||||
| Achievements | 1957 Southern 500 Winner | ||||||
| Awards | Inducted in the National Motorsports Press Association's Hall of Fame and Georgia Automobile Racing Hall of Fame | ||||||
| NASCAR Cup Series career | |||||||
| 197 races run over 14 years | |||||||
| Best finish | 3rd (1956, 1957, 1958 and 1959) | ||||||
| First race | 1950 Vernon Fairgrounds race | ||||||
| Last race | 1971 World 600 (Charlotte) | ||||||
| First win | 1953 Central City Speedway race | ||||||
| Last win | 1960 Capital City 200 (Richmond) | ||||||
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