Terry Schoonover (December 26, 1951 - November 11, 1984) was a racecar driver. He was born in New Lebanon, Ohio

New Lebanon, Ohio

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He made his Winston Cup

NEXTEL Cup

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 debut at Rockingham Speedway in 1984, driving his own #42 Chevrolet

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 home to a 21st place finish. The next race, at Atlanta Motor Speedway

Atlanta Motor Speedway

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, Schoonover was driving when on lap 129, he spun and struck a dirt bank on the back straightaway of the track. Schoonover did not survive the accident. He was 32 years old. His death marked the first fatality at the Atlanta track's existence.