Lee Roy Yarbrough

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Date of birth

09/17/1938

Date of death

12/07/1984

Place of birth

Jacksonville, Florida, USA

Lee Roy Yarbrough

Biography

Lee Roy was one of the best superspeedway drivers in NASCAR history. He joined Junior Johnson's race team in 1967, and it was a perfect match. "Lee Roy had the most raw talent I've ever seen." said Junior. Unfortunately, injuries he received in a crash shortened his career. He died in an institution while battling alcholism in 1984.

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