Cale Yarborough Kids

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Cale Yarborough Kids
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Nobody, until 2008, was able to replicate Cale Yarborough’s feat in the Cup Series arena. One of the greatest drivers of all time, Yarborough, saw the greatest success in his career between 1976 and 1978. He amassed a total of 28 victories throughout this period. However, success followed him even after that.

Yarborough was the season runner-up in 1973, 1974 and 1980. Throughout three decades of career as a driver, Yarborough picked up 83 victories, which ranks him fifth all-time, and registered 69 poles which ranks him third all-time.

How many kids do Cale Yarborough and Betty Joe have?

Yarborough got married to Betty Jo Yarborough in 1961 when he was 22. Since 1961, Betty Joe has been by her husband's side through thick and thin until the veteran racer breathed his last last year at the age of 84. Cale Yarborough and Betty Jo Thigpen (her maiden name) have three children together; Kelley, Julie, and B.J. Yarborough.

Who are Cale Yarborough’s kids?

The NASCAR Hall of Famer is the father of three daughters, Kelley Yarborough Woody, Julie Yarborough, and B.J. Yarborough. Julie is the eldest, followed by Kelley and B.J.

Julie Yarborough

Not much detail is available about Julie Yarborough.

Kelley Yarborough

Just like her elder sister, not a lot is known about Kelley Yarborough. However, she was seen saying a few words about her father's induction to the South Carolina Hall of Fame. Other than that, we don't really know a lot about her.

B.J. Yarborough

Unfortunately, there is no relevant information about Yarborough’s youngest daughter either.

FAQ's on Cale Yarborough Kids

Three-time Cup champion Cale Yarborough died on 31st December, 2023. However, no cause of death was disclosed by his family.

Cale Yarborough drove the No. 29 Oldsmobile Delta 88.

Cale Yarborough won three successive championships in 1976, 1977 and 1978.

Cale Yarborough used to be a Golden Gloves Boxer.

Cale Yarborough’s final win came at the Atlanta Journal 500 in 1988, which was also his final season of racing.

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