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BIO
Richie Evans
was a Rome native known as the "Rapid
Roman" for his excellence in modified
racing.
Evans began
his career at the Utica-Rome Speedway
in the 1960's. Today he is highly regarded
as an icon of modified racing, winning
nine NASCAR championships, and voted the
division's most popular driver nine times.
Evans fought
the NASCAR establishment for the right
to race in non-sanctioned races and won.
During this period the word "outlaw"
was emblazoned on the back of his coupe.
Evans died
in 1985 during a practice run at the Martinsville
Speedway in NY. He has been inducted into
the National Motorsports Press Association's
Hall of Fame and the International Motorsports
Hall of Fame.
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