Curtis Crider
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Curtis Crider was a pioneer in NASCAR's early years.
He was one of the hardest working and underfinanced racers to ever drive the stock car circuit. Landing in a lake eventually earned him the nickname "Crawfish." Like most early NASCAR racers, Crider was a bootlegger
and delievered moonshine
to his customers. From 1959 to 1965
, this driver has competed in 232 races in his seven-year career and accumulated a grand total of $58740 ($ in today's money). Crider's average start was in 19th place while his average finish was in 15th place.
He was one of the hardest working and underfinanced racers to ever drive the stock car circuit. Landing in a lake eventually earned him the nickname "Crawfish." Like most early NASCAR racers, Crider was a bootlegger
Rum-running
Rum-running, also known as bootlegging, is the illegal business of transporting alcoholic beverages where such transportation is forbidden by law...
and delievered moonshine
Moonshine
Moonshine is an illegally produced distilled beverage...
to his customers. From 1959 to 1965
1965 in NASCAR
1965 in NASCAR was a year that contained many changes. Due to the increasing speeds of the cars, and the concerns for safety, NASCAR outlawed the Chrysler hemi engine. Chrysler responded by withdrawing their support, and drivers like Richard Petty, David Pearson, Paul Goldsmith, Bobby Isaac were...
, this driver has competed in 232 races in his seven-year career and accumulated a grand total of $58740 ($ in today's money). Crider's average start was in 19th place while his average finish was in 15th place.