Joe Shear

Race Car Driver

Birthday May 8, 1943

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Illinois

DEATH DATE Mar 9, 1998 (54)

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About

Former stock car racer amassed over 600 wins in a career that spanned over three decades.

Before Fame

He was named the Rockford Speedway Rookie of the Year in 1964.

Trivia

He was a two-time ARTGO Series Champion in his career, in 1986 and 1989.

Family Life

He and his wife Connie had a son named Joe Jr.

Associated With

His son Joe Jr. became the crew chief for Dakoda Armstrong in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series.