Buckshot Morris
R. T. "Buckshot" Morris[1] was an American car racer and car owner in the 1940s and 1950s. He employed drivers from 1952 to 1955 in the NASCAR Grand National Series.[2]
Career
[edit]He also raced in two races as a driver in 1949; starting an average of fifth place and ending an average of 28th place.[3]
Twenty races were done in three years with drivers under his employment. As a result, Morris' vehicles achieved two wins, seven finishes in the "top five," and eleven finishes in the "top ten.[2]" These notable drivers included: Billy Carden, Jim Paschal, Speedy Thompson, and Joe Weatherly.[2] Buckshot managed to earn $7,190 in race winnings ($81,778.43 when adjusted for inflation) and lead 99 laps out of 2851.[2] Cars under Morris' ownership started an average of 19th place and finished an average of 12th place after 2,259.7 miles (3,636.6 km) of racing.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "Record Set At Daytona Speed Trials". The Orlando Sentinel. Associated Press. February 20, 1956. p. 10.
- ^ a b c d e "Buckshot Morris owner information". Racing Reference. Retrieved 2011-07-11.
- ^ "Buckshot Morris driver information". Fantasy Racing Cheat Sheet. Retrieved 2011-07-11.
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