About Lou Figaro
Lived 1920 – 1954 (aged 34). Lou Figaro was an American engineer.
Louis Angelo Figaro, Jr. (October 12, 1920 – October 25, 1954) was an American racecar driver. He was the son of Louis Angelo Figaro (LeoLuca Ficara) and Amanda Bartley. His father immigrated from Corleone, Sicily in 1903.
Figaro competed in 17 NASCAR Cup Series races from 1951 to 1954, picking up one victory in the 1951 event at Carrell Speedway in Gardena, California. He was seriously injured in an accident during the 1954 Wilkes 160 at North Wilkesboro Speedway on October 24, 1954, when his vehicle smashed through the guardrail and overturned with three laps left. He died in the hospital the following day.
In 2002, Figaro was inducted into the West Coast Stock Car Hall of Fame. His granddaughter, Tracy Figaro-Davis, accepted.
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Who was Lou Figaro?
American racing driver
When was Lou Figaro born?
Lou Figaro was born on 12 October 1920 in Inglewood.
When did Lou Figaro die?
Lou Figaro died on 25 October 1954 in Winston-Salem.
What was Lou Figaro's occupation?
Lou Figaro was an engineer.
What nationality was Lou Figaro?
Lou Figaro was American.
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