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Dennis Firestone

Dennis Firestone. Copyright Russ Creason, 2012. Used with Permission.

Dennis Firestone. Copyright Russ Creason, 2012. Used with Permission.

Dennis Firestone, Indianapolis 500, 2011. Copyright Michael Portaro (www.mp2photography.com), 2012. Used with Permission.

Dennis Firestone, Indianapolis 500, 2011. Copyright Michael Portaro (www.mp2photography.com), 2012. Used with Permission.

Born:

22 Jul 1944
Townsville, Queensland, Australia

Nationality:

United States

Indy 500s:

5 (1980-1987)

Largely retired, although he still owns a trailer shipping, distribution and haulage business called KKW Trucking in California, where he continues to live. Firestone bought the business when he was just twenty-two back in 1967. He established his business, growing it before taking up his hobby of racing cars. Dennis is also involved in the tyre industry. After a broken neck sustained in a crash ended his career, Dennis stopped racing but still keep links with the sport though, and still races in historic events. Dennis was also a regular Super Vee and USAC Gold Crown driver in his career.

Biography last updated 10 Jul 2016