About A. J. Shepherd
Lived 1926 – 2005 (aged 78). A. J. Shepherd was an American engineer.
Alvin Junior "A. J." Shepherd (June 11, 1926 – May 8, 2005) was an American race car driver.
Career Born in Chester, Arkansas, Shepherd drove in the USAC Championship Car series, racing in the 1960–1961 seasons with seven starts, including the 1961 Indianapolis 500. He finished in the top-ten four times, with his best finish in fourth position, in 1961 at Springfield. He finished 26th in his only race at Indy. He also raced in the IMCA circuit in the 1950s, and CRA California.
Death Shepherd died in Miami, Oklahoma after living much of his life in Wichita, Kansas.
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Who was A. J. Shepherd?
American racing driver (1926–2005)
When was A. J. Shepherd born?
A. J. Shepherd was born on 11 June 1926.
When did A. J. Shepherd die?
A. J. Shepherd died on 8 May 2005.
What was A. J. Shepherd's occupation?
A. J. Shepherd was an engineer.
What nationality was A. J. Shepherd?
A. J. Shepherd was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). A. J. Shepherd. https://biography.guide/a-j-shepherd/
MLA: "A. J. Shepherd." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/a-j-shepherd/.
Chicago: "A. J. Shepherd." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/a-j-shepherd/.
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