Richard "Toby" Tobias Jr. (born June 16, 1966) is an American racing driver and chassis builder. He has competed in the
United States Auto Club
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,
NASCAR Busch Series
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and
NASCAR Busch North Series
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. After racing, Tobias moved to
Hershey, Pennsylvania
Hershey is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Derry Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is home to The Hershey Company, which was founded by candy magnate Milton S. Hershey.
The community is l ...
and became a track owner. Tobias also started manufacturing Slingshot cars for use at local dirt tracks,
and also maintained the family business, Tobias Speed Equipment Inc.
In addition to racing NASCAR, Tobias also won a number of high-level dirt races in New York and Pennsylvania.
Personal life
He is the son of the former
NASCAR
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driver:
Toby Tobias
Dick “Toby” Tobias (February 12, 1932 – June 23, 1978) was an American stock car and sprint car racing driver from Lebanon, PA. He revolutionized the dirt track modified stock car class by producing a chassis constructed of tubular steel.
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Motorsports career results
NASCAR
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Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. ''Italics'' – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)
Busch Series
Busch North Series
References
External links
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Living people
1966 births
NASCAR drivers
Racing drivers from Pennsylvania
People from Lebanon, Pennsylvania
USAC Silver Crown Series drivers