David Poole, who died on April 28, 2009, aged 50, covered NASCAR for the Charlotte Observer for 13 years. He also hosted 'The Morning Drive' on Sirius NASCAR Radio and was a four-time winner of the National Motorsports Press Association's writer of the year award. His writing gave fans a clear-eyed view of the garage he covered for over a decade. He rests at Gaston Memorial Park in Gastonia, North Carolina.
At a Glance
- Died: April 28, 2009
- Age at death: 50
Final Resting Place
Gaston Memorial Park, Gastonia, North Carolina.
From the Book
This profile is adapted from Legends at Rest: NASCAR Legends by Howard Wear.