LeeRoy Yarbrough (1938–1984) won 14 NASCAR Grand National races. In 1969 he swept the sport's three biggest races — the Daytona 500, the World 600 and the Southern 500 — driving for Junior Johnson. It was one of the great single seasons in the sport's history. He rests at Peoria Cemetery in Orange Park, Florida.
At a Glance
- Born: 1938
- Died: 1984
Final Resting Place
Peoria Cemetery, Orange Park, Florida.
Photo: Jerry W. Veach via Find a Grave
From the Book
This profile is adapted from Legends at Rest: NASCAR Legends by Howard Wear.
Grave photo: Photo: Jerry W. Veach via Find a Grave.