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Tim Richmond, born on June 7, 1955 in Ashland, Ohio, United States, was a racing driver and racing automobile driver. Tim Richmond died on August 13, 1989, aged 34. Education on record includes Ashland University.
My Take
Tim Richmond's story reads like a movie, and that's exactly why he stays with me. An Ohio kid who jumped from IndyCar to NASCAR's Winston Cup, he was among the first to make that open-wheel-to-stock-car transition full time, a path that later became an industry norm. That makes him a genuine pioneer, not just a fast driver. His flamboyant, fearless style and natural charisma made him a star, which makes his death at just 34 in 1989 all the more haunting. I'm drawn to figures who burn brilliantly and briefly, and Richmond's blend of brilliance and tragedy keeps his legend alive for me.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tim Richmond
- Name (Japanese)
- ティム・リッチモンド
- Reading
- てぃむ・りっちもんど
- Born
- June 7, 1955 – August 13, 1989
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Goat
- Origin
- Ashland, Ohio, United States
- Occupation
- racing driver / racing automobile driver
2. Background
- University
- Ashland University
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim%20Richmond
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1094329
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 Tim Richmond born?
Born June 7, 1955.
When did Tim Richmond die?
Died August 13, 1989, aged 34.
Where was Tim Richmond from?
Tim Richmond was from Ashland, Ohio, United States.
What did Tim Richmond do?
Tim Richmond worked as racing driver, racing automobile driver.
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