Doc Faustina
American racing driver (1939–2022)
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Leonard “Doc” Faustina (February 1, 1939 – January 23, 2022) was an American NASCAR Winston Cup Series driver who competed from 1971 to 1976.
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
| Doc Faustina | |||||||
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| Born | February 1, 1939 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | January 23, 2022 (aged 82) Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. | ||||||
| NASCAR Cup Series career | |||||||
| 10 races run over 4 years | |||||||
| Best finish | 61st (1972) | ||||||
| First race | 1971 Winston 500 (Talladega) | ||||||
| Last race | 1976 Mason-Dixon 500 (Dover) | ||||||
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Career
Faustina competed in 1502 laps, earned $7,995 in winnings (over $36,500 when adjusted for inflation), and raced 2,693.3 miles (4,334.4 km). On average, Faustina started in 31st place and ended in 28th place. Although he never won a championship or a race, Faustina competed in ten events during his four-year NASCAR Cup Series career. At age 60, Faustina competed in the 1999 season of the NASCAR Winston West Series.[1]
Faustina was a NASCAR owner from 1971–1976. He employed race car drivers Richard Childress (who eventually became the owner of Richard Childress Racing), Neil Castles, Jim Vandiver, James Hylton, Wendell Scott, Dave Marcis and J.D. McDuffie.[2]
Faustina died on January 23, 2022, at the age of 82.[3]
