Robert Mitchell
Peace Haven Speedway - Nascar 1948 Race 51 of 52 - Fonty Flock vs Red Byron
October 31, 1948 - A build up to the battle between Fonty Flock's number 47 Ford built by Walkie-Talkie Jones - and the number 22 Red Vogt built Ford of Red Byron...with Curtis Turner thrown in as the ultimate spoiler... all on Hallows Eve. Guess who wins...
This was race number 51 of 52 races of the very first NASCAR season in 1948. The Championship went to Red Byron driving the number 22 Ford owned by Raymond Parks and built by Red Vogt.
Nice article robert,Thank you.
Thanks for checking it out, Mike. I was pretty excited when I found it.
Exceptional piece of history Robert. Glad you shared it.