Lloyd Dane, American racing driver, Died at 90

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Lloyd Dane was born on August 19, 1925, and died on December 16, 2015.

Lloyd is a former NASCAR Grand National Series driver from Eldon, Missouri.

He participated part-time in the 1951 and 1954 to 1964 seasons, capturing 4 wins, all in his own car.

2 of his wins came in the 1956 season, when he finished a career best 23rd in points.

Lloyd first started racing in 1949 and was the first NASCAR Pacific Coast Late Model Series (now K&N Pro Series West) champion; he took the championship in 1954, 1956, and 1957.

He was noted for driving a Hudson Hornet, which he drove to his 1954 championship, along with longtime friend Tim Flock.

Lloyd Dane passed away at age 90 in December 2015.