Fred DeSarro

Frederick John DeSarro (July 3, 1937 - November 1, 1978) was an American racecar driver. He was the 1970 NASCAR National Modified Champion. In NASCAR's Modified All-Time Top 10 drivers, he was ranked eighth.

Biography

Career

DeSarro started his Stock car racing career at the then New London Waterford Speedbowl, then moved over to the Norwood Arena.

In 1970 Fred won the National Modified championship driving the Sonny Kozella "Woodchoper" Special #15.

In 1971 he started his association with Lenny Boehler and the "Ole Blue" #3, while Bugsy Stevens, his friend, took over driving the Kozella "Woodchopper" #15.

In 1972, DeSarro won the inaugural Spring Sizzler and went on to win the Stafford Motor Speedway Championship, and again won the Stafford Motor Speedway Championship in 1976.

The following year saw the infamous "ride swap" between DeSarro and Bugs Stevens with Freddie going to the Len Boehler Ol Blue #3. Fred won the inaugural Spring Sizzler event at Stafford in 1972 and also went on to win the Modified track championship that year as well. He was also the 1976 Modified track champion at Stafford.

In 1974 DeSarro won the first of four (1974–1977) consecutive Thompson Modified division track championships, winning 14 feature events alone during the 1974 season. Fred also won the Race of Champions at the Trenton Speedway in 1974 as well.

Fred DeSarro was critically injured during a practice session at the Thompson International Speedway on October 8, 1978.[1] He died several weeks later.[2]

Awards

References

  1. ↑ "Fred DeSarro Badly Injured At Thompson". Hartford Courant. 1978-10-10. p. 56B.
  2. ↑ "Fred DeSarro Dies Of Crash Injuries". Hartford Courant. 1978-11-02. p. 67.

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