Sam McQuagg 1937-2009

Posted at Jayski.com:Sam McQuagg, the 1965 rookie of the year in what was then NASCARs Grand National Series (now Sprint Cup), died Saturday morning. He was 73. McQuagg competed in 62 races in NASCARs top series, getting a victory in the 1966 Firecracker 400 at Daytona in a Dodge owned by Ray Nichels. McQuagg worked as a commercial pilot after retiring as a racer. He was a member of the Jacksonville Speedway and the Georgia Automobile Racing halls of fame.(Charlotte Observer)(1-3-2009)We will miss you, Sam...
updated by @paul: 12/05/16 04:04:08PM

Sad to hear about Sam. I remember seeing him drive a Dodge Charger on ABC.Pete Banchoff

May God bless the family at this time of loss and grief.Pastor Ken SharpeRacers Reunion ChaplainLevel Cross, NC

It has been a tough past few weeks/ months for racing pioneers. It is very sad every time we lose one of these guys.


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So sorry to hear about Sam's passing. I raced with Sam back in 1966 in the debut of the fastback '66 Charger. It's always very sad to lose one of our own pioneers. Our prayers and thoughts go out to his family.