Earle Canavan
Born(1937-12-05)December 5, 1937
Portadown, Northern Ireland
DiedFebruary 9, 2016(2016-02-09) (aged 78)
NASCAR Cup Series career
68 races run over 13 years
Best finish32nd - 1975 Winston Cup Series Season
First race1969 Talladega 500 (Talladega)
Last race1986 Goodwrench 500 (Rockingham)
Wins Top tens Poles
0 0 0
Statistics current as of July 29, 2010.

Earle Samuel Canavan (December 5, 1937 – February 9, 2016) was an American racing driver from Fort Johnson, New York.[1]

Canavan immigrated to the United States from Northern Ireland in 1951. Always interested in racing and speed, he admired Malcolm Campbell and his land speed record car, "The Bluebird". Canavan built his first gas hot rod during high school. He was then drafted into the U.S. Army, serving his time at Fort Dix, New Jersey. After service and upon completing his gas rodder, Earle headed to California to compete in NHRA and IHRA events. As his interest in drag racing increased, he built the only Lincoln-powered AA/Fuel dragster, "The President Lincoln" and competed in National events and exhibitions. Preparing for entering oval track racing, Canavan became an independent competitor on the SCCA and FIA circuit with an American Motors Javelin.

Canavan participated in NASCAR Winston Cup part-time from 1969 to 1986. His best points result came in 1975 when he drove in 12 of the 30 races and finished 32nd in points. Canavan was an owner-driver, fielding his own car.[2]

He also attempted to qualify for the Indianapolis 500 in 1979 but failed to make the race. He filed another entry for the race in 1981 but it was declined due to his lack of experience in open-wheel cars.[3]

After his on track career, Canavan enjoyed building hot rods. He also manufactured aftermarket auto parts. working with his own new designs and special compounds.

Canavan was married to Elizabeth (Betty), since 1965. They had three daughters: Tracy Wager, Heather Gilbert and April Simmons.

Motorsports career results

NASCAR

(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

Grand National Series

NASCAR Grand National Series results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 NGNC Pts Ref
1969 Canavan Racing 31 AMC MGR MGY RSD DAY DAY DAY CAR AUG BRI ATL CLB HCY GPS RCH NWS MAR AWS DAR BLV LGY CLT MGR SMR MCH KPT GPS NCF DAY DOV TPN TRN BLV BRI NSV SMR ATL MCH SBO BGS AWS DAR HCY RCH TAL
26		 CLB MAR NWS CLT SVH AUG CAR JFC MGR TWS NA 0 [4]
1971 Canavan Racing 01 Plymouth RSD DAY DAY DAY ONT RCH CAR HCY BRI ATL CLB GPS SMR NWS MAR DAR SBO TAL ASH KPT CLT DOV MCH RSD HOU GPS DAY BRI AST ISP TRN NSV ATL BGS ONA MCH TAL CLB HCY DAR
DNQ		 CLT
33		 DOV CAR MGR
30		 RCH NWS
29		 TWS
34		 63rd 213 [5]
Chevy MAR
29

Winston Cup Series

NASCAR Winston Cup Series results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 NWCC Pts Ref
1972 Canavan Racing 41 Plymouth RSD DAY RCH ONT
42		 CAR ATL BRI DAR NWS MAR 62nd 755.5 [6]
01 TAL
DNQ		 CLT DOV
35		 MCH RSD TWS DAY BRI TRN
32		 ATL TAL MCH
39		 NSV DAR RCH DOV
15		 MAR NWS TWS
42
Chevy CLT
31		 CAR
1973 Plymouth RSD DAY
DNQ		 RCH CAR BRI ATL
22		 NWS DAR
12		 MAR TAL NSV CLT DOV
34		 TWS RSD MCH
12		 DAY BRI ATL TAL NSV DAR RCH DOV
24		 NWS MAR CLT CAR 41st 1144.7 [7]
1974 RSD DAY
DNQ		 RCH CAR BRI ATL DAR NWS MAR TAL NSV DOV
16		 CLT RSD MCH DAY BRI NSV ATL POC
14		 TAL MCH
15		 DAR
23		 RCH DOV
17		 NWS MAR CLT CAR ONT
30		 46th 34.92 [8]
1975 RSD DAY RCH
13		 NWS
25		 DAR
17		 MAR 32nd 1062 [9]
Dodge CAR
31		 BRI
23		 ATL TAL
17		 NSV
17		 DOV
34		 CLT RSD MCH DAY NSV POC
29		 TAL MCH
32		 DAR
35		 DOV
25		 NWS MAR CLT RCH CAR BRI ATL ONT
1976 RSD DAY
DNQ		 CAR RCH
18		 BRI
17		 ATL NWS DAR
19		 MAR TAL NSV DOV CLT RSD MCH
34		 DAY NSV POC
36		 TAL MCH BRI DAR
29		 RCH DOV
24		 MAR NWS CLT CAR ATL ONT
DNQ		 43rd 610 [10]
1977 RSD DAY RCH CAR ATL NWS DAR
36		 BRI MAR TAL NSV DOV
23		 CLT RSD MCH DAY NSV POC
35		 TAL MCH
36		 BRI DAR
23		 RCH DOV MAR NWS CLT CAR ATL 57th 301 [11]
10 ONT
DNQ
1978 01 RSD DAY
DNQ		 RCH
24		 CAR
24		 ATL BRI DAR
22		 NWS MAR TAL DOV
20		 CLT NSV RSD MCH
33		 DAY NSV POC TAL
31		 MCH
32		 BRI DAR
39		 RCH DOV
16		 MAR NWS CLT CAR ATL ONT
DNQ		 42nd 559 [12]
1979 RSD DAY CAR RCH ATL NWS BRI DAR
35		 MAR TAL NSV DOV CLT TWS
18		 RSD MCH DAY NSV POC
27		 TAL MCH
34		 BRI DAR
39		 RCH
22		 DOV
33		 MAR CLT NWS CAR ATL ONT 41st 456 [13]
1982 Canavan Racing 13 Olds DAY RCH BRI ATL CAR DAR NWS MAR TAL NSV DOV CLT POC RSD MCH DAY NSV POC TAL MCH
37		 BRI 102nd - [14]
Buick DAR
39		 RCH DOV NWS CLT MAR CAR ATL RSD
1985 Canavan Racing 01 Olds DAY RCH CAR ATL BRI DAR NWS MAR TAL DOV CLT RSD POC MCH DAY POC TAL MCH BRI DAR RCH DOV
36		 MAR NWS CLT CAR ATL RSD 91st 55 [15]
1986 Pontiac DAY RCH CAR
32		 ATL BRI
DNQ		 DAR
DNQ		 NWS
DNQ		 MAR TAL DOV CLT RSD POC MCH DAY POC TAL GLN MCH BRI DAR RCH DOV MAR NWS CLT CAR ATL RSD 114th 67 [16]
Daytona 500
Year Team Manufacturer Start Finish
1973 Canavan Racing Plymouth DNQ
1974 DNQ
1976 Canavan Racing Dodge DNQ
1978 Canavan Racing Dodge DNQ

Winston West Series

NASCAR Winston West Series results
Year Team No. Make 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Pos. Pts Ref
1976 Canavan Racing 01 Dodge RSD RSD EVG WSP USP POR SHA SGS EVG YAK POR LAG ONT
DNQ		 NA - [17]
1977 10 RSD LAG ONT SJS MMR ASP RSD SGS YAK EVG WSP USP POR AAS CRS ASP SHA POR ONT
DNQ		 PHO NA - [18]
1978 01 RSD AAS S99 SHA PET MMR RSD IFS YAK WSP LSP EVG POR CRS ASP SON SHA CBS YAK OSS ONT
DNQ		 NA 35 [19]
07 PHO
16
1979 21 Dodge RSD MMR RSD EVG YAK POR AAS SHA CRS SON EVG SRP POR ASP ONT PHO
21		 NA 30 [20]
1982 Canavan Racing 13 Buick MMR S99 AAS RSD POR WSP SHA EVG SON CDR RSD RSD PHO
25		 NA 26 [21]
1983 59 Buick S99 SON RSD YAK EVG SHA RSD CPL
18		 RSD PHO NA 33 [22]

References

  1. ↑ "Earle Canavan – Obituary". legacy.com. Retrieved March 30, 2018.
  2. ↑ Earle Canavan, Racing Reference, Retrieved 2010-07-29
  3. ↑ Earle Canavan, Champ Car Stats, Retrieved 2010-07-29
  4. ↑ "Earle Canavan – 1969 NASCAR Grand National Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Earle Canavan – 1971 NASCAR Winston Cup Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Earle Canavan – 1972 NASCAR Winston Cup Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  7. ↑ "Earle Canavan – 1973 NASCAR Winston Cup Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  8. ↑ "Earle Canavan – 1974 NASCAR Winston Cup Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  9. ↑ "Earle Canavan – 1975 NASCAR Winston Cup Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  10. ↑ "Earle Canavan – 1976 NASCAR Winston Cup Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  11. ↑ "Earle Canavan – 1977 NASCAR Winston Cup Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  12. ↑ "Earle Canavan – 1978 NASCAR Winston Cup Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  13. ↑ "Earle Canavan – 1979 NASCAR Winston Cup Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  14. ↑ "Earle Canavan – 1982 NASCAR Winston Cup Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  15. ↑ "Earle Canavan – 1985 NASCAR Winston Cup Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  16. ↑ "Earle Canavan – 1986 NASCAR Winston Cup Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved March 29, 2018.
  17. ↑ "Earle Canavan – 1976 NASCAR Winston West Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
  18. ↑ "Earle Canavan – 1977 NASCAR Winston West Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
  19. ↑ "Earle Canavan – 1978 NASCAR Winston West Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
  20. ↑ "Earle Canavan – 1979 NASCAR Winston West Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
  21. ↑ "Earle Canavan – 1982 NASCAR Winston West Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
  22. ↑ "Earle Canavan – 1983 NASCAR Winston West Series Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved January 6, 2019.
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