Background
Lund started racing at a young age on a motorcycle, then moved up to midget cars and sprint cars. He served in the Korean War in the United States Air Force, and in 1955 decided to try stock car racing.
It is also noted that as an adult, Lund stood 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighed about 270 lbs.
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