Curtis "Crawfish" Crider (October 7, 1930 – December 21, 2012) was an American stock car racing driver, and a pioneer in the early years of NASCAR.
[1] Born in Danville, Virginia, he was one of the hardest working and underfinanced racers to ever drive the stock car circuit.
[1] From 1959 to 1965, this driver has competed in 232 races in his seven-year career and accumulated a grand total of $58740 ($567,923.38 when adjusted for inflation).
[3] Following his retirement from NASCAR competition, Crider competed in late model stock car racing in Florida, competing primarily at Volusia County Speedway and winning the Florida State Championship in 1972, 1973 and 1974.
He operated an automobile restoration shop near his home in Ormond Beach, Florida before he died on December 21, 2012.