Earl H. "Bub" Strickler (December 18, 1938 – January 13, 2005) was a

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driver who competed from 1965 to

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Career

Strickler would compete in 3385 laps of Winston Cup Series racing; for a grand total of .''Bub Strickler''
career statistics at Racing Reference His total career earnings would be $11,065 ($ when adjusted for inflation). While Strickler would start in 26th place on average; his average finishes would be in 22nd place. Both of Strickler's top-ten finishes would come in his rookie year. Bristol Motor Speedway and Richmond International Raceway would be his best tracks in NASCAR's modern era while

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would become his worst enemy. After failing to qualify for the

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, Strickler would only race on a part-time basis in the NASCAR Cup Series before ultimately retiring after the 1980 season. Strickler's employers included himself, Shorty Johns, Joan Petre, and

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. The vehicle and sponsor that Strickler would use was the #60 Duro-Bond

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of Jim Norris. Strickler died on January 13, 2005 at Harrisonburg Health and Rehabilitation Center in

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, leaving two children.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Strickler, Bub 1938 births 2005 deaths People from Rockingham County, Virginia Racing drivers from Virginia NASCAR drivers