Earl Balmer (1935–2019) was an Indiana driver who raced in the Grand National Series in the 1960s, driving for owners including Cotton Owens. He survived one of the era's most photographed crashes at Darlington. Balmer was cremated; a shared headstone with his wife, Mary Sue, stands at Walnut Hill Cemetery in Borden, Indiana, which is published as his resting place.
At a Glance
- Born: 1935
- Died: 2019
Final Resting Place
Walnut Hill Cemetery, Borden, Indiana.
From the Book
This profile is adapted from Legends at Rest: NASCAR Legends by Howard Wear.