About Mel Larson
Lived 1929 – 2016 (aged 87). Mel Larson was an American racing driver.
Mel Larson (October 1, 1929 – November 1, 2016) was an American professional stock car racing driver. He was a driver in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series from 1955 to 1978. He was not related to Kyle Larson.
Larson died on November 1, 2016, in Las Vegas, Nevada at age 87.
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Who was Mel Larson?
American race car driver (1929-2016)
When was Mel Larson born?
Mel Larson was born on 1 October 1929.
When did Mel Larson die?
Mel Larson died on 1 November 2016.
What was Mel Larson's occupation?
Mel Larson was a racing driver.
What nationality was Mel Larson?
Mel Larson was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mel Larson. https://biography.guide/mel-larson/
MLA: "Mel Larson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mel-larson/.
Chicago: "Mel Larson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/mel-larson/.
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