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Harry Melling

  • Gender: Male
  • Born: Jan 1, 1945
  • Died: May 29, 1999

Harry Melling (1945 - May 29, 1999) was the team owner of Melling Racing, which won the 1988 NASCAR championship with Bill Elliott.

Melling graduated from Ferris State University. Melling succeeded his father Benjamin as President of Melling Tool in 1975. Melling Tool is a maker of automotive products. Melling also owned Treetops Sylvan Resort in Gaylord, Michigan, turning a small local ski hill into a national skiing and golfing destination.

Melling's first involvement in NASCAR began in 1979 as a primary sponsor for Benny Parsons. Melling Racing won the NASCAR Winston Cup points championship with Bill Elliott.

Melling died of a heart attack in Gaylord, Michigan.

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