Doug Wilson (racing driver)

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Doug Wilson
Born Greensboro, North Carolina, United States
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series career
4 races run over 1 year
Best finish88th - 1964 NASCAR Grand National Series season
First race 1964 Volunteer 500 (Bristol International Speedway)
Last race 1964 Old Dominion 500 (Martinsville Speedway)
WinsTop tens Poles
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Doug Wilson is a former NASCAR Grand National Series race car driver who drove 1086 laps in his entire NASCAR career - for a distance of 523.0 miles (841.7 km). [1] His total earnings as a driver were $750 ($3,225.44 when inflation is taken into effect) while starting 27th on average and finishing 21st on average. [1] Wilson mainly drove the #48 Ford machine for Mr. W.S. Jenkins. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 Doug Wilson racing information at Racing Reference
  2. Doug Wilson racing information at Fantasy Racing Cheat Sheet