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Cale Yarborough, the first NASCAR Cup Series driver to win three consecutive championships, has died. He was 84. “Cale Yarborough was one of the toughest competitors NASCAR has ever seen,” NASCAR c…
American racing legend Cale Yarborough, the first NASCAR Cup Series driver to win three consecutive championships, has passed away at the age of 84. Yarborough was known for his incredible talent, determination, and competitiveness on the track, earning him the respect and admiration of both fellow competitors and fans. His racing career began in his home state of South Carolina, where he started on local tracks before making his NASCAR Cup Series debut at Darlington in 1957. Yarborough enjoyed great success with various teams, including the Wood Brothers and Richard Howard and Junior Johnson, winning a total of 83 races in his career. His most notable victories include five Southern 500 wins and four Daytona 500 wins. Yarborough’s rivalry with Donnie Allison during the 1979 Daytona 500 became one of the most memorable moments in NASCAR history. He also had a successful stint as a team owner, winning the Daytona race with John Andretti in 1997. Yarborough’s impact on the sport of racing will always be remembered. “
