Art Malone

Art Malone
Born(1936-06-03)June 3, 1936
Tampa, Florida, United States
DiedMarch 29, 2013(2013-03-29) (aged 76)
Tampa, Florida, United States
Achievements1963 AHRA Top Fuel Champion

AHRA Hall of Fame

First driver to exceed 180 mph (290 km/h) on an oval track
NASCAR Cup Series career
2 races run over 2 years
Best finish65th (1962)
First race1961 Old Dominion 500 (Martinsville)
Last race1962 Firecracker 250 (Daytona)
Wins Top tens Poles
0 2 0
Champ Car career
10 races run over 4 years
First race1962 Bobby Ball Memorial (Phoenix)
Last race1965 Tony Bettenhausen 200 (Milwaukee)
Wins Podiums Poles
0 0 0

Arthur Malone (June 3, 1936 – March 29, 2013; Tampa, Florida) was an American race car driver who was successful in both drag racing and American open-wheel car racing, an unusual combination of skills.