H. Clay Earles Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Henry Clay Earles (1913-1999) was an American entrepreneur known for founding Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway, Virginia, which became one of the first paved oval tracks in NASCAR. Initially educated in a one-room schoolhouse, Earles worked various jobs from a young age, eventually venturing into businesses like gas stations and a drive-in restaurant. The inaugural race at Martinsville took place in 1947, and it grew to hold 86,000 spectators over the years. Earles established traditions in racing, including awarding grandfather clocks to winners, and passed away at the age of 86.

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August 11, 1913 Facts

Generation Group

H. Clay Earles belongs to the GI Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Axton, Virginia

Place of Death: Martinsville, Virginia

Educated At: one-room schoolhouse

Occupation: Founder and chairman of the board of Martinsville Speedway

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.