Larry Flynn
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Larry Flynn (April 10, 1930 – September 14, 2007), of
Career
Prior to 1955, Flynn would compete exclusively at the
His total career earnings in the NASCAR Grand National Series were considered to be $1,700 ($17,333.18 when adjusted for inflation) and he finished 1162 laps (1439.6 miles) of racing.[1] Flynn also racked up a single top-five finish in addition to his only top-ten finish.[1] After suffering from complications due to his diabetes, Flynn would die in 2007 at the age of 77.[5] Most of the races in Larry's NASCAR Cup Series career were done as a driver/owner.[2] However, he would race in the 1955 Southern 500 under the employment of Mr. W.R. Waldon.[2][3]
In 1970, Flynn won the Bobby McKim Memorial Race at the 0.375-mile (0.604 km)
In 1955 Larry finished 2nd at Langhorne which was a major Modified-Sportsman race.
References
- ^ a b c "Career statistics for Larry Flynn". Racing Reference. Retrieved 2012-04-24.
- ^ a b c d e "Larry Flynn information". Ultimate Racing History. Retrieved 2012-04-24.
- ^ a b c 1955 Southern 500 race information at Racing Reference
- ^ "Bill Brown Darlington flip colour". YouTube. Retrieved 2012-04-24.
- ^ "Death information for Larry Flynn;;". Legends of NASCAR. Retrieved 2012-04-24.
- Daytona Beach Morning Journal. Daytona Beach, FL. October 20, 1970. Retrieved 2013-02-26.