NASCAR Hall of Famer passed away!

Fred Lorenzen, a well-known name in the NASCAR scene, died at the age of 89. The Hall of Famer did great things during his career and left a big mark on the NASCAR scene. Lorenzen had 26 NASCAR Cup Series wins. He was a man who left a positive impression on all those who knew him. His charisma, openness, and courage were respected among fans of this sport.

Fred was a part of as many as 158 NASCAR Cup Series races, and the reason why many loved and dreamed of one day being on NASCAR tracks. The mid-60s was a golden age for Lorenzen, who recorded successes year after year. 

Jim France: Fred Lorenzen was one of NASCAR's first true superstars

In a long announcement, Jim France said goodbye to his friend, also stressing that Fred was one of the biggest stars and a superhero. He was such an important figure that he greatly influenced the popularity of NASCAR.

"Fred Lorenzen was one of NASCAR's first true superstars... A fan favorite, he helped NASCAR expand from its original roots. Fred was the picture-perfect NASCAR star, helping to bring the sport to the silver screen. Which further grew NASCAR's popularity during its early years. 

For many years, NASCAR's 'Golden Boy' was also its gold standard. A fact that eventually led him to the sport's pinnacle, a rightful place in the NASCAR Hall of Fame. On behalf of the France family and all of NASCAR, I want to offer our condolences to the friends and family of Fred Lorenzen."- he said.

Herb Nab, Lorenzen's former crew chief, revealed that Freddie was a person who stressed out about a lot of things. His nature was such that he always strove for perfection and was rarely satisfied. Nab believes that this is probably why Fred was such a popular figure on the NASCAR scene.