Ray Platte
| Ray Platte | |||||||
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| Born |
Raymond George Platte, Jr. Template:1925 Norfolk, Virginia, U.S. | ||||||
| Died |
July 21, 1963 Durham, North Carolina, U.S. | ||||||
| Cause of death | Head injuries from racing accident | ||||||
| NASCAR Sprint Cup Series career | |||||||
| 1 race run over 1 year | |||||||
| First race | 1955 Southern 500 (Darlington Raceway) | ||||||
| Last race | 1955 Southern 500 (Darlington Raceway) | ||||||
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Raymond "Ray" Platte (1925 - July 21, 1963) was a NASCAR Grand National (now Sprint Cup Series) driver from the American town of Norfolk, Virginia.[1]
Platte only competed in the 1955 Southern 500.[1] As a competitor in the 1955 Southern 500, he raced for Harry Parry in a Chevrolet and finished in 25th place.[2] In the process, he won $100 ($880.37 when adjusted for inflation) for his single-race NASCAR career.[1]
The "Virginia Gentleman" crashed into a wall during a race held at South Boston Speedway, sustaining a skull fracture. He died the following day.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Driver information for Ray Platte". Racing Reference. Retrieved 2012-04-24.
- ↑ "Ray Platte's performance at the 1955 Southern 500". Racing Reference. Retrieved 2012-04-24.
- ↑ "Stock Car Driver Dies". St. Petersburg Times. Associated Press. July 22, 1963.