Harold Edwin Kite was a NASCAR Grand National Series driver from East Point, Georgia.
13 Facts About Harold Kite
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Harold Kite attended Commercial High School in Atlanta, graduating in 1939.
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Harold Kite joined the US Army in June 1942, achieving the rank of first lieutenant the following January.
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Harold Kite served with the 1st Armored Division and was wounded in January 1944 during the Anzio landings.
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Harold Kite continued to serve in the Georgia National Guard while driving for NASCAR, and was a captain commanding the 201st Ordnance Medium Maintenance Company when he won at Daytona Beach.
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Harold Kite recorded two midpack finishes to close out the year: a 38th in the inaugural event at Darlington and a 12th place in a small field at North Wilkesboro Speedway.
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Harold Kite started 38th in the history-breaking eighty-two car field at the Southern 500, completed most of the laps, and kept in shouting distance of the leaders to finish 6th.
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Harold Kite did not keep early-season momentum on his side, finishing his other start that year with a last place showing at Columbia Speedway.
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Harold Kite tacked on two more starts a few years later, making his return during the 1955 season.
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Harold Kite made a new approach during his solo 1956 appearance, making his start at the tiny Shelby track located at the Cleveland County Fairgrounds.
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Harold Kite waited until 1965 to return to the sport, competing for the first time at the speedy Charlotte Motor Speedway.
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Harold Kite, 43, was pronounced dead on arrival at the infield hospital.
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Harold Kite was inducted into the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame in 2011.