Harry Hyde (1925-1996) was a leading crew chief in NASCAR stock car racing in the 1960s through the 1980s. Born in Brownsville, Kentucky on 17 January, 1925, he learned to be a mechanic in the Army during WW II. Upon returning home he worked as an auto mechanic and drove race cars for a couple years, then continued racing as a car builder for local competitions in Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. The team was very successful in 1986. Richmond won 7 races and finished third in points behind legends Dale Earnhardt and Darrell Waltrip.