Fred Lorenzen Obituary

His engine builder Waddell Wilson was born in my hometown and need I say more! They were Holman and Moody's dream team!

Fred was the golden boy of his time.He could drive with the best of them.He outsmarted many old pro's like Curtis Turner and won more money at the time than any other driver.He blazed many tracks in his Holman Moody prepared Fairlane or Galaxie and he was a good looking just a wonderful man.He was the Elmhurst package and just a good person.What a life he lived a guy from Illinois that mastered a southern sport at the time all eyes were on him at all times he really was the man to beat in his heyday.Love Randall Mckinney.

What can one say when a childhood racing hero passes, and one has to find the words to summarize a lifetime of admiration.
It's not easy, but the thoughts of the early days of big-time stock car racing before it became what it is today come to the forefront of my recollections. To the front of the memories with car #28 in the lead.
Thanks for everything Fred you were a true trailblazer and thanks to your family for sharing you all these years.

Well this is my second attempt to send a message.
Chris and Amanda I want to send my thoughts and prayers to you both. Nothing prepares you for loosing a father, especially a good one. I lost my father two and a half years ago now to pancreatic cancer. It was a rough 14 months from diagnosis to his passing. I´m not going to tell you it will get easier. It isn´t getting easier for us. He was the backbone of our family and his passing was/is devastating. He accepted Christ as his Personal Savior so we know we will see him when our time on this earth is over.
I remember your dad as a caring father. He was so generous and real. I remember when you broke your arm Chris and your dad brought you a new Star Wars X wing fighter to the hospital to cheer you up. I remember the trampoline in the basement. I think it was two doing mattresses but we had a blast jumping on that. I remember his trophy room. He was so genuine when showing us, I think I can now touch the top of that tall one. He never bragged. Just honest and happy to share a memory or two. I remember when I told him my Uncle raced cars just like the ones in his photos and he asked me who my uncle was and when I told him Terry Berg he couldn´t believe it. Needless to say that reconnected them and they stayed friends until the end. I know my uncle is hurting right now. It´s tough loosing lifelong friends. He still cry´s when we talk about my dad. They were best friends since the second grade. Amanda. You probably don´t t remember me, but one time you bought me a Whatchamacallit candy bar one time when I was over. Anyways, I just wanted to send a message here to you both. I´ll be praying for you both during this time of great loss. Your dad was one of the good ones.

I worked at the GE facility near the Daytona speedway and watched many races at Daytona during the 1960/70 period. Fred was always my favorite driver. RIP Fred.

One of the true threats of NASCAR, was a pleasure to watch him in action at Charlotte Motor Speedway many times. RIP Freddie

Rest in peace my friend

Hello my name is Patrick and I'm just texting to say rest in peace Fred

O I remember Freddie coming to a small track on WV back in the early 60s. He was a cool driver and won that day and I was instantly a fan for years afterward. He was recognized by NASCAR for his contribution to the sport. Rest in peace, Mr. Lorenzen. You were the greatest, in my book!!

RIP Fred

I remember him when I worked at Mahler and Pieler gas station when I was 16. He had a 49 or 50 Ford I think, and had purchased a Cadilac
engine to put in it. Hope I got it right but i am not sure but its over 70 years ago. My condolences to the family and i am sure he is enjoying the big track in the sky

Truly a legend of NASCAR, a fearless driver that earned recognition as one of the best. Sincere condolences to the Lorenzen family, God help you all in your time of loss.

I am saddened to see this life long hero of mine pass. When I was 10 years old and lived on S. York Street in Elmhurst ,I was his paper boy for the Tribune. I remember him and the start of his career around 1957. When our family moved to North Carolina in 1960 he came to car racing in N.C. and soon was to be a Nascar champ. I often bragged of this casual relationship back in the 60s up until now. Not a big deal I guess but a nice
68 year memory for an old guy like me. He was a great one.

Condolences to his family

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

Fred was a good next door neighbor of ours for several years when our kids were little. All of the children loved him as he related well to them. He was generous and fun to be around. Was willing to take anyone who asked on a tour of his trophy room which was more than impressive with floor to ceiling awards. We would see him in the middle of winter out hand washing his car. He always said a clean car drives easier and smoother. My condolences to Amanda, Chris and Nancy. We all are better for having known him. May he rest in peace.