- Founder
of NASCAR 1947
- In
1936 entered the 4.1 mile beach/road course at Daytona Beach finishing
fifth with a 1935 Ford
- Witnessed
a Dream Come True as Daytona International Speedway opened with
its first race in 1959
- Expanded
the International Speedway Corporation endeavors opening Alabama
International Motor Speedway in 1969
- Member
Florida Sports Hall of Fame at Lake City, FL
- Member
Interntional Motor Sports Hall of Fame at Talladega, AL
- Member
National Motor Sports Press Association (NMPA) Hall of Fame at Darlington,
SC
- Member
American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcaster Association (AARWBA)
Hall of Fame at Indianapolis, IN
- Member
Michigan Motor Sports Hall of Fame at Novi, MI
- Former
American Delegate to the World Governing Body of Auto Sports the
Federation Internationale De L'Automobile and Chairman of Organization
of American Sports Committee
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