A career that began in 1938 became legendary for the
Washington State driver who excelled in every type race car,
and especially in the midgets.
An Oregonian who won between 50 and 100 features while
capturing 10 titles (four Washington State and six Oregon
State crowns) from 1947 thru 1962 competing with the likes of
Alen Heath,
Shorty Templeman,
Len Sutton and George Amick.
Bob was most
proud of his 1962 season when he won the Washington and Oregon
titles as well as becoming the only American to win the Gold
Cup Canadian/American supermodified series.
His success spread beyond the Northwest when he became
part of the three-car “Hardwood Door” team with Len Sutton and
Shorty Templeman. Racing in the Midwest and Florida brought
more opportunities and Gregg passed his rookie test at Indy in
1950. Mechanical problems prevented him from qualifying for
the race. He was also won Championships in sprint cars and
Supermodifieds.
He died in 2002 in Portland at age 85.
