Career Prior To Cup
Shepherd's racing career began when he used his souped-up moonshine car to earn extra money on the weekends. He won 21 of 29 races to win the North Carolina title. In 1973, Shepherd finished second in the championship to Jack Ingram in NASCAR's Late Model Sportsman division, driving in 17 different cars. In 1980, he won the series title. He is also a well known rollerskater, dancer, and car collector.
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