A. J. Shepherd
Alvin Junior "A. J." Shepherd (June 11, 1926 – May 8, 2005) was an American race car driver.
Career
[edit]Born in Chester, Arkansas, he drove in the USAC Championship Car series, racing in the 1960–1961 seasons with 7 starts, including the 1961 Indianapolis 500.[1] He finished in the top ten 4 times, with his best finish in 4th position, in 1961 at Springfield. He finished 26 in his only race at Indy. He also raced in the IMCA circuit in the 1950s, and CRA California.
Death
[edit]Shepherd died in Miami, Oklahoma after living much of his life in Wichita, Kansas.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "USAC Championship Car series stats". Retrieved December 1, 2018.
- ^ "Obituary". Retrieved December 1, 2018.[permanent dead link]
External links
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