Smokey Yunick... Born ... NASCAR and Indy mechanic and owner of the "Best Damn Garage in Town" in Daytona, FL; died of leukemia at age 77.
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1925
Bud Moore ... Born ... NASCAR crew chief and car owner. During his 37 years as a car owner, he has achieved 63 wins, 43 poles and two NASCAR Grand National Division championships.
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1975
Bobby Unser won the Indianapolis 500.
Richard Petty won the World 600 over Cale Yarborough at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, Concord, NC.
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1980
Johnny Rutherford claimed his third Indy win, then provided a taxi service to a fellow driver. Rookie Tim Richmond, who would go on to have a successful NASCAR career, ran out of fuel on the final lap, so Rutherford interrupted his victory lap and invited Richmond to hop onto the sidepod for a ride back to his pit.
Benny Parsons won the World 600 over Darrell Waltrip at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, Concord, NC.
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1986
Dale Earnhardt won the Coca-Cola 600 over Tim Richmond at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, Concord, NC.