Maynard Troyer (November 22, 1938 – May 10, 2018) was a

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driver who raced in the

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and the

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Winston Cup seasons.

Career

Troyer achieved one top-five finish (at the 1971 Yankee 400), three top-ten finishes, and 3259.1 accumulated miles (1,767 laps) of racing experience. Maynard was a runner-up for the 1971

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award ( Walter Ballard won the title because he competed in more races than Troyer did). He was a competitor at the 1971 Daytona 500 when, on lap 9 of that race, he lost control in turn two. Troyer's engine blew and his bright orange-red Ford hit the apron sideways at full speed and began tumbling so fast, it was almost impossible to count the number of flips. Press estimates, at the time, ranged from 15 to 18 flips, but viewing the race film in slow-motion showed that the car rolled over exactly 15 times, finally coming to rest back on its wheels. Troyer was seriously hurt, but recovered to compete again in 1973. Troyer finished his career with a total amount of earnings set at $14,940 ($ when adjusted for inflation). Intermediate tracks were Maynard's best racing experiences; giving him an average finish of 22nd place. However, Troyer had difficulties at the tri-oval tracks where he would finish in a lackluster 31st place.

Post-NASCAR life

Troyer founded Troyer Engineering, one of the leading asphalt and dirt modified chassis builders in the Northeastern United States in 1977. He retired from the company in 1990, and sold it in 1998 to his business partner. Troyer died in 2018.

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.)

Winston Cup Series

=Daytona 500

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Troyer, Maynard 1938 births 2018 deaths NASCAR drivers People from Spencerport, New York Sportspeople from Monroe County, New York Racing drivers from New York (state) Northeast Dirt Modified Hall of Fame