Sam Belnavis
Sam Belnavis | |
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| Born | August 8, 1939 |
| Died | July 14, 2021 (aged 81) |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Roush Fenway Racing Driver Diversity head |
| Known for | 1st African American premier series NASCAR owner to complete a full season |
Samuel Francis Belnavis Sr. (August 8, 1939 – July 14, 2021) was an American executive in automobile racing. Belnavis, an African-American, was one of a handful minorities to have owned a NASCAR racing team. He was the head of Roush Fenway Racing's driver diversity program, and handled other marketing initiatives for that company.