Lake Speed is a racing driver from United States.
Born 17th January 1948, 78 years old.
Participant of NASCAR.
Participant of Daytona 500.
The recorded standings include 40472 points.
First race: 1980 Riverside NASCAR
First win: 1988 Darlington NASCAR
Last win: 1988 Darlington NASCAR
Last race: 1998 New Hampshire NASCAR
In Autosport World data, Lake Speed's career covers the period from 1980 to 1998. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 1 race wins and 1 pole positions. The profile spans 2 championships or event groups. Lake Speed is recorded as a winner across more than one championship or event group, so the profile is useful for following both the main career path and cross-series results.
| Years | 1980 - 1998 | Series | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 402 | Tracks | 25 |
| Wins | 1 | Podiums | 7 |
| Poles | 1 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 12 | Cars | 24 |
| Main championship | NASCAR (402 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | Lake Speed (129 starts) |
| Most visited track | Charlotte (33 starts) |
The table below separates Lake Speed statistics by championship, making it easier to follow where the main part of the career is recorded.
| Championship | Seasons | Races | Wins | Poles | Titles or event wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NASCAR | 19 | 402 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Daytona 500 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season rows show how Lake Speed moved through the recorded championships year by year. Points and final positions are shown when season standings are available.
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1853 | 22 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1981 | 2817 | 18 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1982 | 2850 | 20 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1983 | 2114 | 27 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1984 | 2023 | 26 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1985 | 3507 | 10 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1986 | 608 | 40 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1987 | 1345 | 31 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1988 | 2984 | 17 | 1 | 1 | |
| 1989 | 2550 | 27 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1990 | 479 | 42 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1991 | 1742 | 32 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1992 | 726 | 38 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1993 | 1956 | 34 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1994 | 3565 | 11 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1995 | 2921 | 23 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1996 | 2834 | 23 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1997 | 2301 | 35 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1998 | 1297 | 43 | 0 | 0 |
Lake Speed is linked with 25 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Charlotte.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis | 12 | 3 | 4 |
| Phoenix | 13 | 10 | 8 |
| Watkins Glen | 13 | 4 | 6 |
| Riverside | 9 | 8 | 10 |
| Darlington | 1 | 1 | 29 |
| Daytona | 2 | 6 | 29 |
| Atlanta | 4 | 3 | 32 |
| Michigan | 5 | 2 | 32 |
| Dover Downs | 4 | 8 | 22 |
| Sears Point | 5 | 9 | 5 |
| Ontario | 6 | 11 | 1 |
| Pocono | 8 | 2 | 23 |
| Texas World Speedway | 8 | 14 | 2 |
| New Hampshire | 15 | 9 | 6 |
| Las Vegas Speedway | 32 | 43 | 1 |
| Texas Motor Speedway | 16 | 24 | 2 |
| Charlotte | 3 | 10 | 33 |
| California Speedway | 20 | 16 | 2 |
| Richmond | 6 | 7 | 24 |
| Martinsville | 7 | 10 | 24 |
| North Wilkesboro | 8 | 5 | 21 |
| Nashville Fairgrounds | 13 | 13 | 4 |
| Bristol | 3 | 5 | 22 |
| North Carolina | 2 | 2 | 28 |
| Talladega | 3 | 5 | 32 |
The wins list starts with 1988 Darlington NASCAR Race 1 and currently ends with 1988 Darlington NASCAR Race 1, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
| Year | Team | Race |
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Lake Speed | Darlington NASCAR |
These links add context around Lake Speed: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Lake Speed is connected with 12 teams. The most frequent team in the results is Lake Speed.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bud Moore | 3 | 10 | 38 |
| Hoss Ellington | 3 | 2 | 35 |
| RahMoc Enterprises | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| Lake Speed | 1 | 1 | 129 |
| Cecil Gordon | 29 | 32 | 1 |
| Roger Hamby | 6 | 8 | 32 |
| Nelson Malloch | 6 | 11 | 7 |
| Harry Dinwiddie | 24 | 26 | 1 |
| Harry Melling | 8 | 3 | 103 |
| Larry McClure | 14 | 19 | 1 |
| Cale Yarborough | 11 | 6 | 20 |
| Yates Racing | 7 | 2 | 3 |
Lake Speed is linked with 24 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.
Oldsmobile
Best Race Position: 29
Best position in qualification: 32
Total Races: 1
Chevrolet
Best Race Position: 6
Best position in qualification: 11
Total Races: 18
Chevrolet
Best Race Position: 34
Best position in qualification: 33
Total Races: 1
Oldsmobile
Best Race Position: 7
Best position in qualification: 14
Total Races: 13
Pontiac Grand Prix (Fourth generation)
Pontiac
Best Race Position: 2
Best position in qualification: 2
Total Races: 43
Oldsmobile
Best Race Position: 14
Best position in qualification: 19
Total Races: 1
Oldsmobile
Best Race Position: 3
Best position in qualification: 3
Total Races: 13
Oldsmobile
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 1
Oldsmobile
Best Race Position: 2
Best position in qualification: 5
Total Races: 28
Oldsmobile
Best Race Position: 5
Best position in qualification: 4
Total Races: 24
Oldsmobile
Best Race Position: 11
Best position in qualification: 14
Total Races: 6
Pontiac Grand Prix (Fifth generation) Gen2
Pontiac
Best Race Position: 11
Best position in qualification: 6
Total Races: 20
Chevrolet
Best Race Position: 34
Best position in qualification: 39
Total Races: 1