About Butch Jelley
Lived 1940 – 2020 (aged 79–80). Butch Jelley was an American racing driver.
Clarence "Butch" Jelley (July 2, 1940 – May 1, 2020) was an American dirt modified racing driver. Known for driving car number "Y" with a cartoon character devil painted on the side, and later car number "X" featuring a skunk mascot, he was always a favorite of the younger race fans.
Racing career Jelley began racing jalopies at the Claremont Speedway in New Hampshire in 1957. By 1960, he was racing modifieds, claiming the Lebanon Valley Speedway rookie of the year award, and going on to win 31 feature events at the West Lebanon, New York, track over his career. He was the 1975 track champion at Devil's Bowl Speedway in West Haven, Vermont.
Jelley was inducted into the Northeast Dirt Modified and the New York State Stock Car Association Halls of Fame.
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Who was Butch Jelley?
American racing driver (born 1940)
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Butch Jelley was born in 1940.
When did Butch Jelley die?
Butch Jelley died in 2020.
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Butch Jelley was a racing driver.
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Butch Jelley was American.
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