Bob Cameron (racing Driver)
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Robert "Bob" Cameron (December 18, 1927 – June 4, 1960) was an American
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driver. He was a pioneer of the sport, competing in the inaugural year of the Strictly Stock division, which is now the NASCAR Cup series.


Racing career

Bob Cameron made two appearances in the NASCAR
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, with a best finish of sixth. He spent the majority of his career racing in the Modified division competing at the renowned tracks of New York, including
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,
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, Vernon Fairgrounds and
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. Cameron was the victor at the inaugural event at
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. Bob Cameron lost his life in a racing accident at the Lancaster Speedway on June 4, 1960. Cameron was inducted into the
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in 2023.


Motorsports career results


NASCAR

( key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. ''Italics'' – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)


Grand National Series


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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Cameron, Bob 1928 births 1991 deaths NASCAR drivers Racing drivers from New York (state) Racing drivers who died while racing People from Kenmore, New York Northeast Dirt Modified Hall of Fame