Speedy Thompson
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Alfred Bruce "Speedy" Thompson was an American stock car racer in the NASCAR Grand National series from 1950 to 1971, capturing 20 wins along the way.
Speedy Thompson is adoring his fans after winning the 1960 National 400 in Charlotte
Fireball Roberts
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Edward Glenn "Fireball" Roberts Jr. was an American stock car racer.
Speedy Thompson
…mph. This record was quickly broken by other drivers and by Speedy himself. In 1959, he became a charter member of the "Pure Record Club" along with Fireball Roberts, Elmo Langley, and Richard Petty who set the fastest qualifying speed in each make of automobile competing. Another third place in points came in 1959…
Roberts c. 1964
"Fireball" Roberts' 1957 NASCAR Ford
Roberts' 1962 Daytona 500-winning car
Roberts's car (bottom) and Jarett's car (left) after the crash