About Ken Rush
Lived 1931 – 2011 (aged 80). Ken Rush was an American racing driver.
Kenneth Rush (September 14, 1931 – October 17, 2011) was an American NASCAR Cup Series driver whose career spanned from 1957 to 1972.
Career Rush would win the 1969 'Bama 400 Grand Touring race on Saturday, September 13, 1969 - arguably the first race held at Talladega Superspeedway sanctioned by any motorsports body - in his Chevrolet Camaro. Another notable appearance for Rush was at the 1957 Rebel 300 where he finished in last place due to the infamous "lap 29" crash.
In his eight-year career, Rush managed to race in 56 races for a distance of 9396 laps - the equivalent of . A lot of the races during Rush's era paid $200 ($ when adjusted for inflation) or less just for winning the race.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ken Rush?
Veteran NASCAR race car driver
When was Ken Rush born?
Ken Rush was born on 21 September 1931 in High Point.
When did Ken Rush die?
Ken Rush died on 21 September 2011 in High Point.
What was Ken Rush's occupation?
Ken Rush was a racing driver.
What nationality was Ken Rush?
Ken Rush was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ken Rush. https://biography.guide/ken-rush/
MLA: "Ken Rush." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ken-rush/.
Chicago: "Ken Rush." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ken-rush/.
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