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  1. Joseph Herbert Weatherly (May 29, 1922 – January 19, 1964) was an American stock car racing driver. Weatherly was inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 2009 after winning NASCAR's Grand National Series championships in 1962 and 1963, three AMA Grand National Championships, and two NASCAR Modified championships.

  2. Jan 17, 2021 · Joe Weatherly was a two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and a fan-favorite driver in the 1960s. He died in a crash at Riverside International Raceway in 1964, but his death led to safety improvements in the sport.

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  3. Dec 13, 2022 · Joe Weatherly was a two-time NASCAR Grand National champion and a popular driver known for his colorful personality and racing skills. He died in a crash at Riverside International Raceway in 1964, leaving behind a legacy of 25 wins and two Hall of Fame inductions.

  4. Oct 10, 2007 · Learn about the life and career of Joe Weatherly, one of the first stars of NASCAR who won back-to-back championships in 1962 and 1963. Discover his antics, achievements, and how he died in a crash at Riverside in 1964.

  5. Starts / Wins / Poles. 229 / 25 / 18. The Clown Princeof Stock Car Racing. Joe Weatherly won two championships and 25 races in NASCAR's premier series. But that's only part of his story, which is long on versatility. A decade earlier in 1952-1953, he won 101 races in the NASCAR Modified division, capturing that championship in 1953.

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  7. Baseball, NASCAR Biographies. The Rise of Joe Weatherly: A Profile of a NASCAR Champion. Are you curious about the journey of NASCAR legend Joe Weatherly? In this article, we will delve into the life and career of this esteemed champion.

  8. In 1953, Weatherly won NASCAR’s Modified National Crown with 52 more victories. In 1962 he won the NASCAR Grand National (now Winston Cup) Division Championship. In both 1962 and 1963, he won the “Rebel 300” at Darlington. Weatherly was the Most Popular Driver in 1961, and he won the National Championships in 1962 and 1963.

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