May 29, 1960 - Pettys story of the day at Hillsboro

TMC Chase
@tmc-chase
12 years ago
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At the track with many names - Hillsboro, Orange Speedway, Occoneechee - Lee and Richard were the story of the day. Richard won his first of 127 career pole positions, and Papa Lee flanked him on the front row. When the green flag fell, Lee took off and led all 110 laps for a 2-lap victory over Ned Jarrett. Richard faded to a sixth place finish, 3 laps down to his dad.

Read on for more about this yawner of a race:

http://bench-racing.blogspot.com/2013/05/may-29-1960-lee-petty-hauls-in-hillsboro.html




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updated by @tmc-chase: 12/05/16 04:00:58PM