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Monk Tate (John Dillard Tate) was born on 29 March, 1934 in Ruffin, North Carolina, is an American racing driver (1934–2020). Discover Monk Tate's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 86 years old?

Popular As John Dillard Tate
Occupation N/A
Age 86 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born 29 March 1934
Birthday 29 March
Birthplace Ruffin, North Carolina
Date of death 15 May, 2020
Died Place Ruffin, North Carolina
Nationality United States

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1934

John Dillard "Monk" Tate (March 29, 1934 – May 15, 2020) was an American racing driver, Moonshine runner, tobacco farmer and business owner.

1938

After becoming a racing fan in his youth, Tate started his racing career with a 1938 Chevrolet, driving it at Rainbow Speedway in his late teens.

He later raced locally at tracks like Concord International Speedway, Draper Speedway and Log Cabin Raceway.

He later expanded to regional racing in the eastern United States, running races as far away as the World Series of Asphalt in Florida.

1975

He was a competitor in the NASCAR Budweiser Late Model Sportsman Series, winning the 1975 Cardinal 500 at Martinsville Speedway.

Tate claimed a NASCAR Late Model Sportsman Division win at the Cardinal 500 at Martinsville Speedway in 1975, inheriting the lead late after Butch Lindley slowed from tire wear.

1977

Tate also dabbled in car ownership, fielding a ride for Cale Yarborough in 1977 at Trico Motor Speedway.

1980

After briefly retiring from competitive racing in the 1980s, Tate began vintage racing in 1996 and continued to do so until 2004.

Bouncing between stock car racing, late model racing and modified racing, Tate estimated that he won over 1,000 races in his career, including 50 in one particularly successful season.

2010

In the 2010s, Tate was a modified car owner at Ace Speedway.

Tate was nicknamed "Monk" after he climbed a falling tree in his childhood.

He ran Moonshine, leading police to trap him one time by blocking both ends of a bridge on the Dan River.

The incident landed Tate one night in jail and a probationary period.

2019

Tate was a tobacco farmer in the beginning portions of his adult life and later owned Tate Trucking Company until 2019.