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The sport of stock car racing would be incomplete without NASCAR. Celebrated as one of the biggest motorsports events in America, NASCAR is renowned worldwide for its high speeds, oval tracks, and uniquely named eventsOne of NASCAR’s best-known nicknames is “Golden Boy,” given to Fred Lorenzen for his striking looks and charismatic personality. Despite his charm, Lorenzen was known for his fierce racing style, earning him the additional nickname “Fearless Freddie.” The Illinois native was the first NASCAR driver to win $100,000 in prize money and was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2015.

Fred Lorenzen is one of the sport’s most popular drivers, achieving significant success despite racing only half the Cup Series schedule throughout his career. With 156 career starts, he won 26 races, secured 84 Top-10 finishes, and claimed 32 pole positions. Lorenzen also won the 1965 Daytona 500 and achieved his best championship finish in the 1963 NASCAR season, placing third while racing for Holman Moody Racing, Wood Brothers Racing, and McKinney.