Leeroy Yarbrough is a racing driver from United States.
Born 17th September 1938, dead 7th December 1984 at age 46.
Participant of NASCAR.
Participant of Daytona 500.
The recorded standings include 44748 points.
First race: 1960 Atlanta NASCAR
First win: 1964 Savannah NASCAR
Last win: 1966 Charlotte NASCAR
Last race: 1967 Riverside NASCAR
In Autosport World data, LeeRoy Yarbrough's career covers the period from 1960 to 1967. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 3 race wins and 3 pole positions. The profile spans 2 championships or event groups. LeeRoy Yarbrough 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 | 1960 - 1967 | Series | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 87 | Tracks | 31 |
| Wins | 3 | Podiums | 8 |
| Poles | 3 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 21 | Cars | 16 |
| Main championship | NASCAR (87 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | Ray Fox (17 starts) |
| Most visited track | Daytona (10 starts) |
The table below separates LeeRoy Yarbrough 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 | 7 | 87 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Daytona 500 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season rows show how LeeRoy Yarbrough moved through the recorded championships year by year. Points and final positions are shown when season standings are available.
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | 84 | 137 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1962 | 4240 | 36 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1963 | 7872 | 26 | 0 | 1 | |
| 1964 | 16172 | 15 | 2 | 0 | |
| 1965 | 5852 | 37 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1966 | 10528 | 26 | 1 | 2 | |
| 1967 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
LeeRoy Yarbrough is linked with 31 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Daytona.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watkins Glen | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| Riverside | 34 | 10 | 1 |
| Darlington | 8 | 1 | 9 |
| Daytona | 4 | 1 | 10 |
| Atlanta | 7 | 4 | 9 |
| Charlotte | 1 | 15 | 9 |
| Richmond | 34 | 18 | 1 |
| Occoneechee Speedway | 14 | 18 | 1 |
| Martinsville | 17 | 9 | 2 |
| North Wilkesboro | 26 | 24 | 2 |
| Columbia Speedway | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| Weaverville | 8 | 10 | 2 |
| Greenville-Pickens | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Jacksonville, Florida | 20 | 11 | 1 |
| Hickory Speedway | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| Piedmont Interstate | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| New Oxford | 18 | 13 | 2 |
| Concord | 12 | 8 | 1 |
| Old Bridge | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| Manassas | 12 | 15 | 2 |
| Bridgehampton | 18 | 11 | 1 |
| Myrtle Beach | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Birmingham Fairgrounds | 20 | 16 | 1 |
| Bristol | 4 | 10 | 4 |
| Savannah Speedway | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Augusta | 4 | 1 | 6 |
| Valdosta | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| Hampton | 9 | 5 | 1 |
| Islip | 15 | 6 | 1 |
| Maryville | 21 | 19 | 1 |
| North Carolina | 32 | 17 | 2 |
The wins list starts with 1964 Savannah NASCAR Race 2 and currently ends with 1966 Charlotte NASCAR, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
| Year | Team | Race |
|---|---|---|
| 1964 | Louis Weathersbee | Savannah NASCAR |
| 1964 | Louis Weathersbee | Greenville NASCAR |
| 1966 | Jon Thorne | Charlotte NASCAR |
These links add context around LeeRoy Yarbrough: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
LeeRoy Yarbrough is connected with 21 teams. The most frequent team in the results is Ray Fox.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petty Enterprises | 34 | 18 | 1 |
| Ray Fox | 2 | 7 | 17 |
| Louis Weathersbee | 1 | 2 | 17 |
| Lyle Stelter | 9 | 1 | 3 |
| Jon Thorne | 1 | 1 | 11 |
| Ray Nichels | 12 | 14 | 2 |
| Don Harrison | 29 | 25 | 1 |
| Lewis Osborne | 13 | 3 | 6 |
| Ralph Smith | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Jimmy Baker | 20 | 14 | 3 |
| Worth McMillion | 27 | 29 | 1 |
| E.A. McQuaig | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Lou Sidoit | 5 | 9 | 2 |
| Roscoe Sanders | 11 | 20 | 1 |
| Paul Clayton | 26 | 29 | 1 |
| W.M. Harrison | 16 | 20 | 1 |
| Ray Osborne | 34 | 29 | 1 |
| David Walker | 21 | 23 | 2 |
| Gene Hobby | 21 | 19 | 1 |
| Gary Weaver | 4 | 10 | 3 |
| Sam Fogle | 12 | 3 | 3 |
LeeRoy Yarbrough is linked with 16 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.
Chevrolet
Best Race Position: 33
Best position in qualification: 18
Total Races: 1
Chevrolet
Best Race Position: 16
Best position in qualification: 20
Total Races: 1
Plymouth Belvedere (Fifth generation)
Plymouth
Best Race Position: 21
Best position in qualification: 23
Total Races: 2
Pontiac Catalina (Second generation)
Pontiac
Best Race Position: 6
Best position in qualification: 6
Total Races: 7
Chevrolet
Best Race Position: 20
Best position in qualification: 14
Total Races: 1