Lloyd David Moore (June 8, 1912 – May 18, 2008) was a

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Grand National Series driver from 1949 to 1955, recording 1 win, 13 top-5 and 23 top-10 finishes. He was born in Frewsburg,

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. At the time of his death, he was the oldest living former NASCAR driver. In 1950, Moore was a teammate of NASCAR champion

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under car owner Julian Buesink. He was the winner of one Grand National Series race that season, at the

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. He finished fourth in points for the season.Grand National Standings and Statistics for 1950
racing-reference.info. Moore was honored by his hometown of Frewsburg in March 2009 with a street named in his honor.Houghwot, Reggie
Native Son Honored

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. 9 March 2009.Native Son Honored.
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* 1912 births 2008 deaths NASCAR drivers People from Frewsburg, New York Sportspeople from Chautauqua County, New York Racing drivers from New York (state) {{NASCAR-bio-stub