Lund is one of the most successful stock car drivers of all time and holds the current record for the most World Championship wins.

[3] In 1985, Lund started racing two cars, one for shale ovals, one for tarmac.

Lund retained the World Championship in 1988 at Hednesford Hills Raceway, and won it again in 1991 and 1992.

His collection of eight World Championship titles is a record, more than any other driver in the history of the sport.

Sam only raced in a few meetings before he died on 18 January 2007 from injuries sustained in a road traffic accident at the age of 19.