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Roger McCluskey

Roger McCluskey. Copyright Ron Nelson owner of www.classicvintagemotorsports.com, 2012. Used with Permission.

Roger McCluskey. Copyright Ron Nelson owner of www.classicvintagemotorsports.com, 2012. Used with Permission.

Born:

24 Aug 1930
San Antonio, Texas

Died:

29 Aug 1993
Indianapolis, Indiana

Nationality:

United States

Indy 500s:

18 (1961-1979)

Extremely versatile driver who retired in 1979 to become USAC's Vice President and Director of Competitions. Best remembered as a sprint car legend and winner of the USAC Championship in 1963, 1966 and 1973. Started as a youngster in stock cars, before progressing to sprint cars and open wheel racing. He also won the USAC Stock Car championship in 1969 and 1970. A long-time resident of Arizona, Roger moved to Indiana in 1981 to be closer to the USAC offices and remained there for the rest of his life.

Biography last updated 31 Jul 2015