Bob Cameron (racing driver)
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December 18, 1927
| Bob Cameron | |||||||
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| Born | Robert G. Cameron December 18, 1927 Kenmore, New York, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | June 4, 1960 (aged 32) Lancaster, New York, U.S. | ||||||
| Championship titles | |||||||
| 1949 NASCAR NY Modified Champion | |||||||
| NASCAR Cup Series career | |||||||
| 2 races run over 2 years | |||||||
| Best finish | 64th (1949)[1] | ||||||
| First race | 1949 Hamburg, New York | ||||||
| Last race | 1953 Rochester, New York | ||||||
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Robert Cameron (December 18, 1927 – June 4, 1960) was an American stock car racing driver. He was a pioneer of the sport, competing in the inaugural year of the Strictly Stock division, which is now the NASCAR Cup Series.[1][2]
Cameron made two appearances in the NASCAR Grand National Series, with a best finish of sixth. He spent the majority of his career racing in the Modified division competing at the renowned tracks of New York, including Brewerton Speedway Monroe County Fairgrounds, Oswego Speedway, Vernon Fairgrounds and Weedsport Speedway.[3][4] Cameron was the victor at the inaugural event at Spencer Speedway in Williamson.[5]
Cameron lost his life in a racing accident at the Lancaster Speedway on June 4, 1960.[6][7][8]
Cameron was inducted into the Northeast Dirt Modified Hall of Fame in 2023.[2][4]