| Birth: | Jul. 31, 1916
Barnesville
Lamar County
Georgia, USA | | Death: | Apr. 15, 2006
Greenville
Greenville County
South Carolina, USA | 
Auto Race Car Driver. She is remembered as "the first lady of racing," and was on the NASCAR circuit from 1945-56. Known for her fearless style, she won 38 modified events. She was the first woman inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame in 1999. She quit racing in 1956, but stayed close to the track, working with Darlington Raceway's pageant before she resigned as grand patron in November 1989 after serving more than a decade. (bio by: Ron Moody)
Family links:
Spouse:
Noah L. Smith (1906 - 1990)*
*Calculated relationship
Search Amazon for Louise Smith | | | Burial:
Graceland West Cemetery and Mausoleum
Greenville
Greenville County
South Carolina, USA |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: Eamonn
Record added: Apr 18, 2006
Find A Grave Memorial# 13989371 |
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