Lennie Pond was the 1973 Winston Cup Rookie of the Year and won his only Cup race at Talladega in 1978, driving for Harry Ranier. The Virginia native was a steady, respected competitor through the 1970s.
Pond died in 2016 at 75. His Talladega victory for Ranier was the first win for the team that would later become Robert Yates Racing.
At a Glance
- Born: August 11, 1940, Ettrick, Virginia
- Died: February 10, 2016, Chester, Virginia
- Age: 75
- Cause of death: Natural causes
From the Book
This profile is adapted from Legends at Rest: NASCAR Legends by Howard Wear.