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George Green

1927 – 2008

American racing driver

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About George Green

Lived 1927 – 2008 (aged 81). George Green was an American racing automobile driver.

George Green (September 15, 1928–July 30, 2004) was an American NASCAR Grand National Series driver. He finished 55th at both the 1959 Daytona 500 and the 1960 Daytona 500, with him exiting the 1960 race with a gas tank explosion. He also finished 16th in the 1962 NASCAR Grand National Series standings, racing 46 of 53 total races.

Green was also a sergeant in the U.S. Army. He died on July 30, 2004, at the age of 76.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was George Green?

American racing driver

When was George Green born?

George Green was born on 15 September 1927 in Johnson City.

When did George Green die?

George Green died on 18 November 2008.

What was George Green's occupation?

George Green was a racing automobile driver.

What nationality was George Green?

George Green was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Green

· Wikidata: Q22959299

· DBpedia: George Green (racing driver)

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