Larry "Crash" Crockett (October 23, 1926 in

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– March 20, 1955 in

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) was an American

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. Crockett made 10

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starts all in the 1954 season with a best finish of 4th in the

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which counted for National Championship points at the time and finished in 11th in the 1954 points championship. Nicknamed "Crash" because of frequent racing mishaps, Crockett qualified for his first Indianapolis 500 in 1954. He finished ninth and earned Rookie-of-the-Year honors. He was killed in a racing accident at

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the following spring.

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