About Howie Westervelt
Lived 1921 – 1992 (aged 70–71). Howie Westervelt was an American racing driver.
Howard Westervelt (April 10, 1921-September 19, 1992) was a pioneering American Dirt Modified racing driver. He was known for turning on a rooftop mounted blue light any time he took the lead in a race.
Racing career Westervelt had a ten-race winning streak in 1959 at the Lebanon Valley Speedway, New York, ultimately capturing 17 modified features and the track championship. He competed regularly in New York's Capital Region, including Clearview Speedway in Westerlo, Fonda Speedway, Menands Raceway, Pine Bowl Speedway in Snyders Corners, Rhineback Speedway, and Victoria Speedway in Dunnsville.
Westervelt was inducted into the New York State Stock Car Association Hall of Fame in 1991 and the Northeast Dirt Modified Hall of Fame in 1997.
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Who was Howie Westervelt?
American Dirt Modified racing driver (1921-1992)
When was Howie Westervelt born?
Howie Westervelt was born in 1921.
When did Howie Westervelt die?
Howie Westervelt died in 1992.
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Howie Westervelt was a racing driver.
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Howie Westervelt was American.
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