Fred Lorenzen was one of the earliest superstars in NASCAR, a man whose good looks and smooth driving style earned him the nickname “Golden Boy.” With a career spanning the 1950s to the early ...

Fred Lorenzen has passed away at age 89 ... “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 ...

Fred Lorenzen, winner of the 1961 and 1964 Rebel ... he was also known as “The Golden Boy.” Lorenzen’s racing career began on the short tracks around Chicago. He also raced at Soldier ...

Lorenzen was known as the “Golden Boy” for his rugged, movie-star looks. He won 26 career Cup races and made starts in 12 seasons from 1956 to 1972. “Fred Lorenzen was one of NASCAR’s ...