“Lil Bud” Moore obit

Former Driver “Lil Bud” Moore, 75

 

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CHARLESTON, S.C. — Former NASCAR driver, promoter and racing enthusiast Paul “Bud” Moore died Aug. 1. He was 75 years old.

Not to be confused with longtime team owner Bud Moore, “Lil Bud” Moore was a frequent NASCAR competitor during the 1960s and 1970s.

Moore’s final race was the 1973 Southern 500 at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway.

After his career in racing, Moore was a tireless supporter of racing and worked in various roles, including promotions and collectibles.

Paul "Bud" Moore (December 7, 1940 – August 1, 2017) was an American NASCAR driver born in Charleston, South Carolina. He was sometimes known as "Little Bud" to avoid confusion with a NASCAR owner with the same name.

Moore's first-ever race in NASCAR was in the Grand National Series on August 2, 1964. He started the race in a 1963 Ford, but dropped within three laps due to overheating problems.

Moore's best season of his racing career was in 1965, where he managed to grab three top fives, seven top tens, and even a pole, driving Louis Weathersbee's No. 45 Plymouth and competing in just fourteen races. Moore's best season in the point standings, however, was in 1968, where he finished 29th in those standings. Bud's final race in his relatively short career was five years after his second to last race, at the 1973 Southern 500 at the Darlington Raceway. He only completed 174 of the 367 laps, retiring from the race due to engine problems in his 1971 Mercury.

Following his racing career, Moore continued his support by working in various areas, including promotions and collectibles.

Moore died on August 1, 2017, at age 76