Gwyn Staley ran his final career Grand National race at Champion Speedway in Fayetteville on March 15, 1958. Eight days later on March 23, he entered a NASCAR convertible division race at Richmond. He flipped on the first lap and was tragically killed. His car owner for both races was Julian Petty.
Two-time NASCAR convertible division champion Bob Welborn finished 8th in the March Fayetteville race in a second #49 Chevrolet for Julian. Following Staley's death, he became the sole driver. On April 5, 1958, Welborn raced Julian's #38 Chevrolet - likely the same car Staley had driven to a 2nd place finish at Fayetteville a month earlier.
When the day was done, Welborn and "Uncle Julie" shared what was likely emotional joy in victory lane.
Read on for more:
http://bench-racing.blogspot.com/2015/04/april-5-1958-welborn-wins-fayetteville.html
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updated by @tmc-chase: 12/05/16 04:00:58PM