Sam Belnavis

Sam Belnavis
BornAugust 8, 1939
Brooklyn, New York
DiedJuly 14, 2021(2021-07-14) (aged 81)
NationalityAmerican
OccupationRoush Fenway Racing Driver Diversity head
Known for1st African American premier series NASCAR owner to complete a full season

Sam Belnavis (August 8, 1939 – July 14, 2021) was an American executive in automobile racing. Belnavis, an African-American, was one of a handful minorities to have owned a NASCAR racing team. He was the head of Roush Fenway Racing's driver diversity program, and handled other marketing initiatives for that company.[1]

  1. ^ "Roush Racing Sales Executive Team". Roush Fenway Racing. Archived from the original on October 18, 2006. Retrieved January 1, 2008.