| Fred Dove | |||||||
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| Born | September 7, 1927 | ||||||
| Died | January 5, 1990 (aged 62) | ||||||
| NASCAR Cup Series career | |||||||
| 47 races run over 4 years | |||||||
| Best finish | 16th - 1953 Grand National season | ||||||
| First race | 1952 untitled race (held on June 8 at Occoneechee Speedway) | ||||||
| Last race | 1955 untitled race (held on May 29 at Forsyth County Fairgrounds) | ||||||
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Fred Dove (September 7, 1927 – January 5, 1990) was a NASCAR Grand National driver from Martinsville, Virginia, USA.[1]
He competed in 47 races from (1952 to 1955) with one finish in the top-five, 12 top-ten finishes, and 3919 laps of racing experience - the equivalent of 2,667.7 miles (4,293.2 km).[1] In his entire four-year career, Dove never won a race, led a lap, or started with a pole position.[1] This driver started each race an average of 20th place and ended each race an average of 17th place.[1] His total career earnings were $2,904 ($31,723.95 when adjusted for inflation) and his best season finish was in 1953.[1]
Dove's best finishes were at dirt tracks where he would finish an average of 15th place. His worst finishes were on road courses where his average finishers were a mediocre 48th place.[2]
Primarily competing for himself as a driver/owner, Dove's primary vehicle would become the #71 Oldsmobile.[3]