Earle Canavan, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Earle Canavan

American racing driver

Date of Birth: 05-Dec-1937

Place of Birth: Portadown, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Date of Death: 09-Feb-2016

Profession: engineer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius


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About Earle Canavan

  • Earle Samuel Canavan (December 5, 1937 – February 9, 2016) was an American racing driver from Fort Johnson, New York.Canavan immigrated to the United States from Northern Ireland in 1951.
  • Always interested in racing and speed, he admired Malcolm Campbell and his land speed record car, "The Bluebird".
  • Canavan built his first gas hot rod during high school.
  • He was then drafted into the U.S.
  • Army, serving his time at Fort Dix, New Jersey.
  • After service and upon completing his gas rodder, Earle headed to California to compete in NHRA and IHRA events.
  • As his interest in drag racing increased, he built the only Lincoln-powered AA/Fuel dragster, "The President Lincoln" and competed in National events and exhibitions.
  • Preparing for entering oval track racing, Canavan became an independent competitor on the SCCA and FIA circuit with an American Motors Javelin. Canavan participated in NASCAR Winston Cup part-time from 1969 to 1986.
  • His best points result came in 1975 when he drove in 12 of the 30 races and finished 32nd in points.
  • Canavan was an owner-driver, fielding his own car.He also attempted to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 in 1979 but failed to make the race.
  • He filed another entry for the race in 1981 but it was declined due to his lack of experience in open-wheel cars.After his on track career, Canavan enjoyed building hot rods.
  • He also manufactured aftermarket auto parts.
  • working with his own new designs and special compounds. Canavan was married to Elizabeth (Betty), since 1965.
  • They had three daughters: Tracy Wager, Heather Gilbert and April Simmons.

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