86 years old (Born on September 17, 1938)
Happy Birthday, Leeroy Yarbrough—the NASCAR legend whose pace around superspeedways still hasn't slowed down in our memories! Celebrating your unforgettable dominance back in 1969 when you stormed to victory at the Daytona 500, conquered Charlotte's marathon test winning the World 600, and dazzled everyone by sweeping through Darlington’s Southern 500. You've set a gold standard not just for speed—but sheer racing bravery!Even after decades, fans haven't forgotten how every track seemed too small for your gigantic talent. Here's hoping this birthday finds you cruising comfortably—just maybe don’t race against candles; last time someone counted all your checkered flags from '69 it almost turned into another blazing inferno!