Sept. 28 -- 1958: Joe Eubanks wins a 110-lap race at Orange Speedway in Hillsboro, N.C., for his only Cup Series victory in 159 starts from 1950 to 1961. Eubanks leads the final 12 laps on the .90-mile dirt track, and Doug Cox finishes second, the only other car on the lead lap. Buck Baker is third, one lap back. For his career, Eubanks finishes in the top 10 81 times, 37 times in the top five, and wins four poles.
54 years later, the Historic Speedway Group and guests will be partying at Occoneechee tonight!
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updated by @dave-fulton: 12/05/16 04:00:58PM
