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Harry Gant: NASCAR Legend and Hall of Famer at 52

1/24/2026

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Harry Gant, nicknamed 'Mr. September,' earned 18 Cup Series victories and is the oldest driver to win a NASCAR race at 52.
He raced against Dale Earnhardt and Terry Labonte, earning praise from Ricky Rudd as a 'class act' who raced hard but fairly.
Gant began Cup Series competition at age 33, leaving a lasting impact on the sport and earning a place in the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

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Harry Gant, nicknamed 'Mr. September,' earned 18 Cup Series victories and is the oldest driver to win a NASCAR race at 52.
He raced against Dale Earnhardt and Terry Labonte, earning praise from Ricky Rudd as a 'class act' who raced hard but fairly.
Gant began Cup Series competition at age 33, leaving a lasting impact on the sport and earning a place in the NASCAR Hall of Fame.