Frank André

Francis "Frank" André (April 24, 1927 – March 8, 1999) was a Canadian dirt modified racing driver whose career spanned two countries and four decades.

In an era when trophies were only awarded for championships and special events, André collected over 70.

[2] Frank André won his first race at the Shannoville Speedway in 1949.

[2][5] André's final win, came in 1972 at the Brewerton Speedway NY, where he came from the back of the starting grid to take the checkered flag.

In April 1992, he was the only Canadian among the charter members of the Northeast Dirt Modified Hall of Fame, where his famous X car is on permanent display.