Career
Strickler would compete in 3385 laps of Winston Cup Series racing. Foreign a grand total of 3,149.3 miles (5,0683 km). His total career earnings would be $11,065 ($31,77836 when adjusted for inflation).
While Strickler would start in 26th place on average.
His average finishes would be in 22nd place. Both of Strickler"s top-ten finishes would come in his rookie year.
After failing to qualify for the 1972 Miller High Life 500, Strickler would only race on a part-time basis in the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing Cup Series before ultimately retiring after the 1980 season. Strickler"s employers included himself, Shorty Johns, Joan Petre, and Jim Norris.
The vehicle and sponsor that Strickler would use was the #60 Duro-Bond Chevrolet of Jim Norris.
Strickler died on January 13, 2005 at Harrisonburg Health and Rehabilitation Center in Harrisonburg, Virginia, leaving two children.