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Randy Lanier
Born1954 (age 69–70)
Lynchburg, Virginia
NationalityAmerican
Occupationrace car driver
Criminal statusReleased October 2014
Children2
Motivecriminal enterprise
Conviction(s)engaging in a Continuing Criminal Enterprise and conspiring to distribute more than 1,000 pounds of marijuana
Criminal penaltylife without parole
Retired1988
CART
Years active1985–1986
TeamsArciero Racing
Starts18
Best finish20th in 1986
Previous series
1981–1986IMSA GT Championship
Championship titles
19841
Awards
1986Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year
24 Hours of Le Mans career
Years1982
TeamsNART/T-Bird Racing
Best finish49th
Class wins0

Randy Thomas Lanier (born 1954) is a professional race car driver and convicted drug trafficker from the United States. He is best known for his racing efforts in the mid-1980s, including winning the 1984 IMSA Camel GT title for the wholly independent Blue Thunder Racing team, and for being arrested for marijuana smuggling in 1988 to support his racing efforts.

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1985 CART PPG Indy Car World Series

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1986 Michigan 500

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1985 Indianapolis 500

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1984 IMSA GT Championship

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smuggling scandal which involved his brothers (Bill and Don) as well as Randy Lanier, John Paul Sr., and John Paul Jr. Both of his brothers received prison...

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