Sherman Utsman

Sherman Aaron Utsman Sr. (April 15, 1932 – June 10, 2019)[2] was a NASCAR Grand National driver.[2]

Sherman Utsman
BornSherman Aaron Utsman Sr.
(1932-04-15)April 15, 1932
Piney Flats, Tennessee[1]
DiedJune 10, 2019(2019-06-10) (aged 87)
Elizabethton, Tennessee
NASCAR Cup Series career
21 races run over 4 years
Best finish32nd - 1962 NASCAR Grand National Series
First race1956 Virginia 500 (Martinsville Speedway)
Last race1963 Turkey Day 200 (Tar Heel Speedway)
Wins Top tens Poles
0 9 0

Biography

Between the ages of 24 to 31, Utsman competed in 3,558.9 miles (5,727.5 km) and 5304 laps of racing. Most of Utsman's rides were with the 1962 Ford Galaxie bearing the #6 number. Utsman was related to fellow drivers Dub Utsman, John Utsman, Larry Utsman, and Layman Utsman, who have all retired from driving in NASCAR competitions. Utsman's only top five finish came at the 1962 Confederate 200, which took place on August 3, 1962 at the Boyd Speedway in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Utsman was also a NASCAR owner/driver with him having legal ownership of a stock car in three different races. Utsman drove the race car twice and Joe Weatherly drove one of his vehicles at an untitled race at Speedway Park in Jacksonville, Florida on December 1, 1963.

References
  1. Sherman Aaron Utsman Sr Obituary
  2. "Sherman Utsman, eldest of racing brothers, dies". Johnson City Press. Retrieved 11 June 2019.


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