Herb Thomas
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Herbert Watson Thomas was a stock car racer who was one of NASCAR's most successful drivers in the 1950s. Thomas was NASCAR's first multi-time Cup Champion.
Herb Thomas NASCAR Legend
Thomas' No. 92 Fabulous Hudson Hornet
Lee Petty
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Lee Arnold Petty was an American stock car racing driver who competed during the 1950s and 1960s. He is the patriarch of the Petty racing family. He was one of the early pioneers of NASCAR and one of
Herb Thomas
…again in 1954, including a second Southern 500 win (making him the first driver to win twice at Darlington), but he was beaten by a more consistent Lee Petty in the championship standings. After four successful years in a Hudson, Thomas began driving Chevrolets and Buicks in races in 1955. He crashed heavily…
Petty in 1959
Lee Petty's No. 42 1956 Dodge Coronet