Neil Castles, a NASCAR chauffeur that later on operated in movies as a stuntman, transport planner and also star, passed away today at 88. His fatality was reported by reporter Deborah Williams.
Castles, nicknamed "Soapy," was a NASCAR Mug Collection chauffeur from 1957 to 1976. He made 498 beginnings, however never ever won a race. His best-career coating was 2nd on 4 celebrations. He did handle 51 leading fives, 178 leading 10s and also completed in the leading 5 in factors in 1969 and also 1970.
While still associated with NASCAR, Castles came to be a movie sector feat chauffeur, primarily for films concerning competing generated in the 1960s and also '70s. His movie debts consist of Speedway starring Elvis Presley (1968 ), Warp Speed starring Richard Pryor (1977 ), and also 6 Pack starring Kenny Rogers (1982 ).
Castles likewise had acting debts in The Evening of the Pet Cat ( 1973) and also Obstacle (1974 ), as well as likewise had several transport division debts as either a photo auto planner or chauffeur. His latest was available in Homeland ( 2011) and also The Cravings Gamings ( 2012 ).
Castles was likewise the topic of a narrative in guide American Zoom by Peter Golenbock.
No info on survivors or a funeral was instantly readily available.
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