DAYTONA BEACH — The seventh Daytona 500, in 1965, was dramatically shortened by rain — just 133 of 200 laps were completed before rain halted things and Fred Lorenzen left with the wet trophy.

Fred Lorenzen, who captured 26 victories over a 158-race NASCAR Cup Series career (16.5% winning percentage) spanning from 1956 to 1972, passed away at the age of 89. NASCAR Confirmed the passing ...

Fred Lorenzen, a NASCAR Hall of Famer and the 1965 Daytona 500 champion, died Wednesday. He was 89. NASCAR released a statement that Lorenzen had died and had confirmed the death with his family.