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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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- racing driver
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Lawrence North High School
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kenny%20Irwin%20Jr.
Frequently asked questions
When was Kenny Irwin born?
August 5, 1969 – July 7, 2000.
Where is Kenny Irwin from?
Kenny Irwin is from Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.
What does Kenny Irwin do?
Kenny Irwin works as racing driver.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.