Carl Kiekhaefer
Elmer Carl Kiekhaefer (June 4, 1906 – October 5, 1983) was the owner of Kiekhaefer Mercury (later Mercury Marine) and Kiekhaefer Aeromarine and also a two-time NASCAR championship car owner.
Carl Kiekhaefer | |
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| Born | June 4, 1906 Mequon, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | October 5, 1983 (aged 77) Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Employer | Kiekhaefer Marine |
| Series | NASCAR Grand National Series |
|---|---|
| Race drivers | Buck Baker Bob Flock Fonty Flock Tim Flock Speedy Thompson Herb Thomas |
| Sponsors | Mercury Marine |
| Manufacturer | Chrysler |
| Opened | 1955 |
| Closed | 1956 |
| Career | |
| Drivers' Championships | 2 (1955 and 1956) |
| Race victories | 52 (including 16 straight) |
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