Gary Balough is a former Nascar Cup Series, Xfinity Series, Craftsman Truck Series' Late Models and Dirt Modified driver who competed from 1962-2001. Winning over 1000 short track races throughout his career. By 1979 Balough made it to Nascar ' making his debut in the '79 Daytona 500.

Though Balough was leading a secret life' he continued to dabble in Nascar until he was indicted in 1982 following that seasons Daytona 500. Balough joined the All Pro Seriesin in July of 1982. Going on to score over 20 wins in the series as well as the 1986 All Pro Series chapionship. A few days later he walked into Prison to begin serving his 45 1/2 month sentence.

Once he was released from prison Balough return to racing, a few more All Pro Series statrts. Then in late 1994 amd early 1995 he made 2 Truck Series starts. Before winding his career down racing late models' with his final start coming at new smyrna speedway in 2001.

NASCAR'S LAW BREAKIN' HOT SHOE: GARY BALOUGH

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