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Kenny Irwin, born on August 5, 1969 in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States, was a racing driver. Kenny Irwin died on July 7, 2000, aged 30. Schooling on record includes Lawrence North High School.
My Take
Kenny Irwin Jr. fascinates me as a talent the sport never got to fully measure. Racing across all three NASCAR national series and winning twice in the Truck Series is no small thing, but it is his fierce USAC rivalry with Tony Stewart that hints at the fire he carried. Born in Indianapolis, the very heart of American racing, he seemed destined for the track. His death during practice in 2000 at only 30 is a brutal reminder of the price speed can demand. I find his story haunting, a fast, fearless driver gone far too soon.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Kenny Irwin
- Name (Japanese)
- ケニー・アーウィン・ジュニア
- Reading
- けにー・あーうぃん・じゅにあ
- Born
- August 5, 1969 – July 7, 2000
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Rooster
- Origin
- Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
- Occupation
- racing driver
2. Background
- High school
- Lawrence North High School
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenny%20Irwin%20Jr.
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3546940
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Kenny Irwin born?
Born August 5, 1969.
When did Kenny Irwin die?
Died July 7, 2000, aged 30.
Where was Kenny Irwin from?
Kenny Irwin was from Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.
What did Kenny Irwin do?
Kenny Irwin worked as racing driver.
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