Sam Belnavis | |
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Born | August 8, 1939 |
Died | July 14, 2021 | (aged 81)
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Roush Fenway Racing Driver Diversity head |
Known for | 1st African American premier series NASCAR owner to complete a full season |
Sam Belnavis (August 8, 1939 – July 14, 2021) was an American executive in automobile racing. Belnavis, an African-American, was one of a handful minorities to have owned a NASCAR racing team. He was the head of Roush Fenway Racing's driver diversity program, and handled other marketing initiatives for that company.[1]