Harry Hyde

For the pitcher and infielder, see Harry Hyde (baseball). For the actor, see Harry Hyde (actor).
Harry Hyde
Hyde in 1986 as crew chief for Tim Richmond
Personal information
Born(1925-01-17)January 17, 1925
Brownsville, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedMay 13, 1996(1996-05-13) (aged 71)
OccupationCrew chief
Years active1966–1993

Harry Hyde (January 17, 1925 – May 13, 1996) was a leading crew chief in NASCAR stock car racing in the 1960s through the 1980s, winning 56 races and 88 pole positions.[1] He was the 1970 championship crew chief for Bobby Isaac.[1] He inspired the Harry Hogge character in the movie Days of Thunder.[1]

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