| Birth: | Dec. 9, 1942
Bloomington
Monroe County
Indiana, USA | | Death: | Aug. 1, 1988
Bloomington
Monroe County
Indiana, USA | 
Race car driver. 1977, 81, 82 United States Auto Club (USAC) National Sprint Car Champion. Winner of the prestigious Tony Hulman Classic at the Terre Haute Action Track, 1981. Six time starter of the Indianapolis 500, 1975-79, 81. Best finish, 6th, 1981. Sheldon had never driven a rear engine car or raced on pavement until he quailified 26th and finished 12th in the 1975 Indianapolis 500. Quite an accomplishment for a rookie driver. Son-in-law of the late Bobby Grim, 1959 Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year. Nephew of former sprint car driver Bobby Kinser and cousin of World of Outlaw drivers Steve, Kelly, Randy and Mark Kinser. (bio by: Jim Adams)
Cause of death: Throat cancer
Search Amazon for Sheldon Kinser | | | Burial:
Payne Cemetery
Bloomington
Monroe County
Indiana, USA |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: Jim Adams
Record added: Apr 28, 2002
Find A Grave Memorial# 6375952 |
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