About Pappy Hough
Lived 1903 – 1996 (aged 92). Pappy Hough was an American racing driver.
Roscoe 'Pappy' Hough (November 22, 1903 – June 17, 1996) was an American racing driver, mechanic and car owner. Hough reportedly raced at some 560 tracks and is said to have won over 1,000 races as a driver and car owner.
Racing career Originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana, Hough started driving Sprint cars and Midgets in the 1920s. He eventually moved to the Northeast and to stock cars.
Hough made 21 appearances in the NASCAR Grand National Series. He was the 1951 champion of the NASCAR Short Track Division and voted most popular driver by his competitors.
Hough was the first inductee in the National Midget Auto Racing Hall of Fame, and was also inducted into the Eastern Motorsports Press and Association and Northeast Dirt Modified Halls of Fame.
Motorsports career results NASCAR (key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)
Grand National Series
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Pappy Hough?
NASCAR driver
When was Pappy Hough born?
Pappy Hough was born on 22 November 1903.
When did Pappy Hough die?
Pappy Hough died on 17 June 1996.
What was Pappy Hough's occupation?
Pappy Hough was a racing driver.
What nationality was Pappy Hough?
Pappy Hough was American.
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