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Tim Richmond

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American racing driver (1955-1989)

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Timothy Lee Richmond was an American race car driver from Ashland, Ohio. He competed in IndyCar racing before transferring to NASCAR's Winston Cup Series. Richmond was one of the first drivers to change from open wheel racing to NASCAR stock cars full-time, which later became an industry trend.

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Richmond's car in 1983Richmond's car in 1983Richmond (right) talking with a crew memberRichmond (right) talking with a crew memberRichmond in Hendrick's No. 25Richmond in Hendrick's No. 25Tim Richmond HelmetTim Richmond HelmetRichmond's No. 25 on display at the Hendrick Motorsports shops in 2013Richmond's No. 25 on display at the Hendrick Motorsports shops in 2013

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Timothy Lee Richmond was an American race car driver from Ashland, Ohio. He competed in IndyCar racing before transferring to NASCAR's Winston Cup Series. Richmond was one of the first drivers to change from open wheel racing to NASCAR stock cars full-time, which later became an industry trend. He won the 1980 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year award and had 13 victories during eight NASCAR seasons.

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United States
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Lived 1955 to 1989 · aged 34
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