Andy Hampton
| Andy Hampton | |||||||
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| Born | Andrew Hampton December 1, 1928 Crestwood, Kentucky, U.S. | ||||||
| Died | April 1, 2016 (aged 87) Louisville, Kentucky, U.S. | ||||||
| Awards | Kentucky Motorsports Hall of Fame (2010)[1] | ||||||
| Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series career | |||||||
| 4 races run over 10 years | |||||||
| Best finish | 67 | ||||||
| First race | 1959 Nashville 300 (Nashville) | ||||||
| Last race | 1969 Daytona 500 (Daytona) | ||||||
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Andy Hampton (born Andrew Hampton; December 1, 1928 - April 1, 2016)[2] was an American stock car driver born in Crestwood, Kentucky. He competed in various racing series, including NASCAR and ARCA.[3]
Career
Hampton started racing at the Sportsdrome Speedway in Indiana and the Fairgrounds Speedway in Louisville, Kentucky. He won multiple championships at the Fairgrounds, including three consecutive Figure Eight titles (1961–1963) and two New & Late Model championships (1965–1966).[3]
ARCA
In the ARCA Racing Series, Hampton secured 20 career wins, ranking 11th on the all-time win list. His notable victories included two Daytona 300 wins in 1968 and 1972, as well as multiple wins at Salem Speedway and other tracks. He twice finished third in ARCA national points standings (1968, 1970).[3]
NASCAR
Hampton also made four NASCAR Grand National Series starts between 1959 and 1969, earning two top-10 finishes, including a 9th place in the 1969 Daytona 500.[3]
Personal life
Hampton operated a car dealership for over 55 years and was inducted into the Kentucky Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2010.[3]
Death
He passed away on April 1, 2016, in Louisville, Kentucky, at the age of 87.[3]
Motorsports results
Daytona 500
| Year | Team | Manufacturer | Start | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Harry Ranier | Dodge | 27 | 10 |
| 1969 | H.B. Ranier | Dodge | 50 | 9 |
References
- ↑ "Kentucky Motorsports Hall of Fame". kentuckymotorsportshalloffame.com. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
- ↑ "Andrew Hampton Obituary - Louisville, KY". Dignity Memorial. Retrieved January 1, 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 "Funeral arrangements set for ARCA great Andy Hampton". ARCA Racing. Archived from the original on January 12, 2017. Retrieved January 1, 2025. Unknown parameter
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External links
- Andy Hampton driver statistics at Racing-Reference
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