Bob Rossell: key obituary facts
Is Bob Rossell dead? Yes. Bob Rossell died on March 24, 2026, at age 89.
Cause of death: Bob Rossell's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Bob Rossell known for?
Bob Rossell was an American racing driver.
More about Bob Rossell
Born: September 1, 1936.
Bob Rossell, an American racing driver and pioneering driver of modified stock cars, died on March 24, 2026, at age 89.
Born in Wrightstown, New Jersey, he began his career in 1958 at what is now New Egypt Speedway with an old Chevy coupe and a junkyard engine. Rossell later became a sought-after car builder and fabricator, with many top drivers finding success in Rossell racers known for their signature square tubing.
He competed at tracks including Flemington Speedway, Old Bridge Speedway, Langhorne Speedway, Nazareth Speedway, Orange County Fair Speedway and Marlboro Motor Raceway. He won NASCAR’s Battle of Bull Run at Old Dominion Speedway in 1963 and twice captured the Garden State Classic at Wall Stadium.
Bob Rossell (September 1, 1936 – March 24, 2026) was an American pioneering driver of modified stock cars. Before his retirement, he was also a much sought-after car builder and fabricator, with many top drivers finding success in Rossell racers, with its signature square tubing.