NASCAR legend Fred Lorenzen dies at 89 after battle with dementia

Fred Lorenzen, a NASCAR legend, died on December 18 at the age of 89 after battling dementia. He was known for his impressive racing career, including 26 wins and a Daytona 500 victory in 1965. Lorenzen was one of NASCAR's first superstars, earning the nickname "Golden Boy." He became the first driver to earn $100,000 in a season in 1963. He was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2015. After retiring from racing, Lorenzen worked as a real estate agent in Oak Brook, Illinois. He is remembered for his humility and dedication to family, leaving behind two children and two grandchildren.