Larry Smith was NASCAR's 1972 Winston Cup Rookie of the Year. On August 12, 1973, he was killed in a crash during the Talladega 500 — the first driver to die at Talladega Superspeedway. His career lasted barely past his rookie season, and his name is remembered at the track where it ended. No memorial recording his resting place has been found.
At a Glance
- Died: August 12, 1973
From the Book
This profile is adapted from Legends at Rest: NASCAR Legends by Howard Wear.