NASCAR Pioneer Lloyd Moore Dies At 95
May 19, 2008
Moore, who lived in the Frewsburg, N.Y., house in which he was born on June 8, 1912, also died in the same home.
Moore posted 13 top-fives and 23 top-10s with one win, at Winchester, Ind., on Oct. 15, 1950.
“I was saddened to learn of the passing of Lloyd Moore yesterday,” seven-time Cup Series champion Richard Petty said in a statement. “He was a joy to be around. Lloyd was a connection to origin of NASCAR. Talking to him was like taking a trip down memory lane, for me, because he raced against my dad. I still have memories of those races.
Moore’s final start came on Sept. 5, 1955, at Darlington. He finished 24th in the 69-car field that included winner Herb Thomas, Tim Flock, Buck Baker, Everett “Cotton” Owens, Marvin Panch, Lee Petty, Joe Weatherly, Curtis Turner and Glenn “Fireball” Roberts.
Moore is survived by his wife, Virginia; six children; 14 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren.
