Earle Samuel Canavan (December 5, 1937 – February 9, 2016) was an American racing driver from Fort Johnson, New York.
After service and upon completing his gas rodder, Earle headed to California to compete in NHRA and IHRA events.
As his interest in drag racing increased, he built the only Lincoln-powered AA/Fuel dragster, "The President Lincoln" and competed in National events and exhibitions.
Preparing for entering oval track racing, Canavan became an independent competitor on the SCCA and FIA circuit with an American Motors Javelin.
He filed another entry for the race in 1981 but it was declined due to his lack of experience in open-wheel cars.