Dick May
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Dick May was a NASCAR
driver who competed in 185 races in the NASCAR Grand National/Winston Cup (now Sprint Cup Series) between 1967 and 1985.
In the 1975 running of the Mason-Dixon 500, May drove five different cars but did not finish the race. May began his racing career at the Watertown Speedway
, where he was 1962 Track Champion. May was inducted into the Dirt Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2007.
On June 9, 2009, May died following a long illness.
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driver who competed in 185 races in the NASCAR Grand National/Winston Cup (now Sprint Cup Series) between 1967 and 1985.
In the 1975 running of the Mason-Dixon 500, May drove five different cars but did not finish the race. May began his racing career at the Watertown Speedway
Watertown Speedway
Watertown Speedway was a 1/2 mile dirt oval raceway located at the Jefferson County fairgrounds in Watertown, New York. Located in the Thousand Islands region, it drew competitors and fans from both sides of the Canadian - American border.-History:...
, where he was 1962 Track Champion. May was inducted into the Dirt Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2007.
On June 9, 2009, May died following a long illness.