Mike Klapak

Mike Klapak (March 8, 1913 March 13, 1997) is a former NASCAR driver from Warren, Ohio.

Mike Klapak
BornMike Klapak
(1913-03-08)March 8, 1913
Warren, Ohio
DiedMarch 13, 1997(1997-03-13) (aged 84)
NASCAR Cup Series career
13 races run over 4 years
Best finish6th (1953)
First race1950 Poor Man's 500 (Canfield Speedway)
Last race1953 (Charlotte Speedway)
Wins Top tens Poles
0 3 0

Grand National Division

He ran in multiple years in the Grand National Division and competed multiple times at the Daytona Beach Road Course.[1]

Sportsman Division

Klapak was a three-time champion of the Sportsman division, from which the Xfinity Series is a direct descendant.[1]

ARCA Racing

Klapak was a successful racer in the ARCA Racing Series.[2]

Awards

Klapak was the 2009 pioneer selection for the Northeast Dirt Modified Hall of Fame. [3]


References

  1. "Mike Klapak". Legendsofnascar.com. Retrieved 2016-03-05.
  2. "Special Features - Julian Buesink". Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame. Retrieved 2016-03-05.
  3. "Stock car racing: Thompson finally breaks through at Albany-Saratoga". CThe Daily Gazette. Retrieved 2019-04-20.
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