Buckshot Morris

Buckshot Morris was a NASCAR Grand National Series race car owner who employed drivers from 1952 to 1955.[1]

Career

He also raced in two races as a driver in 1949; starting an average of fifth place and ending an average of 28th place.[2]

Twenty races were done in three years with drivers under his employment. As a result, Morris' vehicles achieved two wins, seven finishes in the "top five," and eleven finishes in the "top ten.[1]" These notable drivers included: Billy Carden, Jim Paschal, Speedy Thompson, and Joe Weatherly.[1] Buckshot managed to earn $7,190 in race winnings ($63,513.16 when adjusted for inflation) and lead 99 laps out of 2851.[1] Cars under Morris' ownership started an average of 19th place and finished an average of 12th place after 2,259.7 miles (3,636.6 km) of racing.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Buckshot Morris owner information". Racing Reference. Retrieved 2011-07-11.
  2. ↑ "Buckshot Morris driver information". Fantasy Racing Cheat Sheet. Retrieved 2011-07-11.


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