Spencer Clark (racing driver) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Spencer Clark |
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| Born | January 29, 1987 Las Vegas, Nevada |
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| Died | May 21, 2006 (aged 19) Bernalillo County, New Mexico |
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| Cause of death | Road accident | ||||||
| Achievements | 2001 Champion Semi Pro Legends Cars (National and at Las Vegas Speedway) 2001 Winner INEX Race of Champions |
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| Awards | 2003 Rookie of the Year NASCAR Super Late Models at Las Vegas Motor Speedway | ||||||
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| 2006 position | 132nd | ||||||
| Best finish | 132nd (2006) | ||||||
| First race | 2006 Sam's Town 300 (Las Vegas) | ||||||
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Spencer Clark (born January 29, 1987 – died May 21, 2006) was a talented American race car driver. He was known for his skills on short tracks and his quick rise in the racing world. Spencer showed great promise in his career before his untimely passing.
Spencer's Early Racing Days
Spencer started his racing journey on short tracks in his home state of Nevada. He quickly made a name for himself. In 2001, he was recognized as a Young Lions National champion. This was a big achievement for a young driver.
In 2003, Spencer competed in the Mechanix Wear SpeedTruck Series. He was very fast, earning three pole positions in just four races. That same year, he was named Rookie of the Year in the late model series at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The next season, he continued to impress. He finished fifth in the overall points standings and won two races.
Spencer's NASCAR Journey
In 2005, Spencer took a big step in his career. He made his debut in the NASCAR West Series, racing in five events. The NASCAR West Series is a regional racing series that helps drivers get ready for bigger NASCAR races.
The following year, 2006, was even more exciting. Spencer raced in three more NASCAR West Series events. He also made his debut in the Busch Series, which is now known as the Xfinity Series. His first Busch Series race was at his home track, Las Vegas Motor Speedway, in the 2006 Sam's Town 300. He finished 35th in that race.
Remembering Spencer Clark
Sadly, Spencer passed away on May 21, 2006, after a road accident. He was traveling back from picking up a car when the trailer he was hauling had an issue, leading to the accident.
Spencer's father, T. J. Clark, was also a racing driver. He competed in the first-ever 1995 NASCAR SuperTruck Series tour. To honor Spencer, the racing team GMS Racing uses the No. 23 car in NASCAR and the ARCA Menards Series. The owner of GMS Racing, Maurice Gallagher Jr., and his son, Spencer Gallagher, are also from Las Vegas. This tribute keeps Spencer's memory alive in the racing community.
