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Lloyd Dane (August 19, 1925 – December 11, 2015) was a NASCAR Grand National Series driver from Eldon, Missouri.[1] He participated part-time in the 1951 and 1954 to 1964 seasons, capturing four wins, all in his own car.[1] Two of Dane's wins came during the 1956 season, when he finished 23rd in points.[1]
| Lloyd Dane | |||||||
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| Born | August 9, 1925 Eldon, Missouri | ||||||
| Died | December 11, 2015 (aged 90) | ||||||
| Awards | West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame (2002 - Inaugural Class) | ||||||
| NASCAR Cup Series career | |||||||
| 52 races run over 11 years | |||||||
| Best finish | 21st (1958) | ||||||
| Last race | 1964 Motor Trend 500 (Riverside) | ||||||
| First win | 1951 California State Fairgrounds dirt track | ||||||
| Last win | 1961 May race (Riverside) | ||||||
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Dane first started racing in 1949 and was the first NASCAR Pacific Coast Late Model Series champion; he took the championship in 1954, 1956 and 1957.[2] He was noted for driving a Hudson Hornet, which he drove to his 1954 championship, along with longtime friend Tim Flock.
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