Mark Beard (racing driver)
Mark Beard | |||||||
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| Born | Mark William Beard Sr. October 27, 1948 | ||||||
| Died | January 31, 2021 (aged 72) Mt. Pleasant, Michigan | ||||||
| Nationality | American | ||||||
| Alma mater | Central Michigan University, Northwood College | ||||||
| Occupation(s) | Owner, Beard Motorsports | ||||||
| Years active | 2009–2021 | ||||||
| Employer | Beard Motorsports (owner) | ||||||
| NASCAR Xfinity Series career | |||||||
| 2 races run over 3 years | |||||||
| Best finish | 83rd (1986) | ||||||
| First race | 1982 Goody's 300 (Daytona) | ||||||
| Last race | 1986 Winn-Dixie 300 (Charlotte) | ||||||
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Mark William Beard Sr. (October 27, 1948 – January 31, 2021) was an American stock car racing team owner and driver who owned the NASCAR Cup Series team Beard Motorsports. As a driver, he competed in the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) and NASCAR Busch Series.