Smokey Yunick

American sportscar mechanic (1923–2001)
Person human Q3785017
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Smokey Yunick

Summary

Smokey Yunick is a human[1]. He was born in Neshaminy Falls[2]. He was born on May 25, 1923[3]. He passed away in Daytona Beach[4]. He died on May 9, 2001[5]. He worked as a racing automobile driver[6], journalist[7], and autobiographer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (882 views/month, #7,075 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Smokey Yunick was born in Neshaminy Falls[2].
  • Smokey Yunick died in Daytona Beach[4].
  • Smokey Yunick was born on May 25, 1923[3].
  • Smokey Yunick died on May 9, 2001[5].
  • Smokey Yunick held citizenship in United States[10].
  • Smokey Yunick's professions included racing automobile driver[6].
  • Smokey Yunick worked as a journalist[7].
  • Smokey Yunick worked as an autobiographer[8].
  • Smokey Yunick received the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America[11].
  • Smokey Yunick received the International Motorsports Hall of Fame[12].
  • Smokey Yunick is recorded as male[13].
  • Smokey Yunick's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Smokey Yunick's military branch is recorded as United States Army Air Corps[15].
  • Smokey Yunick was part of the conflict World War II[16].
  • Smokey Yunick's sport is recorded as auto racing[17].
  • Smokey Yunick's given name is recorded as Henry[18].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Neshaminy Falls[2], Smokey Yunick… he was born on May 25, 1923[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include racing automobile driver[6], journalist[7], and autobiographer[8].

Recognition

Awards received include Motorsports Hall of Fame of America[11], an automobile museum[19], in United States[20], founded in 1986[21] and International Motorsports Hall of Fame[12], an automobile museum[22], in United States[23], founded in 1970[24].

Death and Burial

Smokey Yunick died on May 9, 2001[5]. He passed away in Daytona Beach[4].

Why It Matters

Smokey Yunick ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (882 views/month, #7,075 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[25]

FAQs

Where was Smokey Yunick born?

Smokey Yunick was born in Neshaminy Falls[2].

Where did Smokey Yunick die?

Smokey Yunick died in Daytona Beach[4].

What did Smokey Yunick do for work?

Smokey Yunick worked as racing automobile driver[6], journalist[7], and autobiographer[8].

What awards did Smokey Yunick receive?

Honors received include Motorsports Hall of Fame of America[11] and International Motorsports Hall of Fame[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . Motorsports Hall of Fame of America. Retrieved . mshf.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . International Motorsports Hall of Fame. Retrieved . motorsportshalloffame.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [15] . wikidata.org.
  12. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [25] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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    Place of death Daytona Beach
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