Lloyd Moore
American racing driver
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Lloyd David Moore (June 8, 1912 – May 18, 2008[1]) was a NASCAR Grand National Series driver from 1949 to 1955, recording one win, 13 top-five and 23 top-ten finishes.[2][3] He was born in Frewsburg, New York, USA. At the time of his death, he was the oldest living former NASCAR driver.[3]
BornLloyd David Moore
June 8, 1912
Frewsburg, New York, U.S.
June 8, 1912
Frewsburg, New York, U.S.
DiedMay 18, 2008 (aged 95)
Best finish4th - 1950
First race1949 (Pittsburgh)
| Lloyd Moore | |||||||
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| Born | Lloyd David Moore June 8, 1912 Frewsburg, New York, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | May 18, 2008 (aged 95) | ||||||
| NASCAR Cup Series career | |||||||
| 49 races run over 5 years | |||||||
| Best finish | 4th - 1950 | ||||||
| First race | 1949 (Pittsburgh) | ||||||
| Last race | 1955 Southern 500 (Darlington) | ||||||
| First win | 1950 (Winchester) | ||||||
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In 1950, Moore was a teammate of NASCAR champion Bill Rexford under car owner Julian Buesink.[2] He was the winner of one Grand National Series race that season, at the dirt half mile Winchester Speedway in Winchester, Indiana.[2] He finished fourth in points for the season.[4]
Moore was honored by his hometown of Frewsburg in March 2009 with a street named in his honor.[5][6]
