Paul Goldsmith was a rare two-sport star: an AMA motorcycle Hall of Famer who won the Daytona 200, then switched to stock cars and won nine Grand National races, including four in a row. His versatility was unmatched in his era.
Goldsmith lived to 98, dying in 2024 as one of the oldest living NASCAR race winners – a living bridge from the sport's earliest days to the modern era.
At a Glance
- Born: October 2, 1925, Parkersburg, West Virginia
- Died: September 6, 2024, Munster, Indiana
- Age: 98
- Cause of death: Natural causes
Final Resting Place
Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville, Indiana.
Photo: Dale via Find a Grave
From the Book
This profile is adapted from Legends at Rest: NASCAR Legends by Howard Wear.
Grave photo: Photo: Dale via Find a Grave.