Van Van Wey

Van Van Wey (July 9, 1924 – July 14, 1991) was a NASCAR Grand National Series driver from West Terre Haute, Indiana, U.S.A.

Van Van Wey
BornJuly 9, 1924
West Terre Haute, Indiana, United States
DiedJuly 14, 1991(1991-07-14) (aged 66)
NASCAR Cup Series career
4 races run over 2 years
Best finish54th – 1954 NASCAR Grand National Series season
First race1954 Southern 500 (Darlington Raceway)
Last race1955 Southern 500 (Darlington Raceway)
Wins Top tens Poles
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Career

He occasionally drove in the 1954 and 1955 seasons predominantly in his #10 Ford vehicle that was owned by Ray Fletcher.[1]

Van Van's driving experience consisted of 876 laps of racing – the equivalent of 1,140.6 miles or 1,835.6 kilometres of racing action.[2] Starting an average of 40th place and finishing an average of 26th place, Wey earned exactly $555 in career winnings ($5,296.98 when adjusted for inflation).[2] One of his notable appearance was at the 1955 Southern 500, one of the most prestigious NASCAR races done prior to the inaugural running of the Daytona 500.[2] During his career, Van Wey qualified for all of his races.[3]

References
  1. "Career information for Van Van Wey". Fantasy Racing Cheat Sheet. Retrieved 2012-04-24.
  2. "Career information for Van Van Wey". Racing Reference. Retrieved 2012-04-24.
  3. "Career information for Van Van Wey". Database Racing. Retrieved 2012-04-24.


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