Speedy Thompson - Wikipedia
Alfred Bruce "Speedy" Thompson (April 3, 1926, in Monroe, North Carolina – April 2, 1972, in Charlotte, North Carolina) was an American stock car racer in the NASCAR Grand National series from 1950 to 1971, capturing 20 wins along the way.
All of Speedy Thompson's 20 Wins - YouTube
Here is all of Alfred Bruce Thompson known as Speedy Thompson's 20 Wins in the Cup Series. Getting his 1st Win in 1953 at Central City Speedway and getting h...
Monroe's legendary NASCAR driver Speedy Thompson had life …
Jul 29, 2017 · Speedy Thompson of Monroe was one of the best drivers on the NASCAR circuit a half-century ago and helped the Wood Brothers get established in the industry. Thompson, who won 8 NASCAR races in a season, won the 1957 Southern 500 (pictured) in Darlington, S.C. Thompson was killed in a crash on the track the day before he turned 46. Six months ...
1957 – Thompson Won on Steadiness - Midwest Racing Archives
Sep 1, 2024 · Speedy Thompson of Monroe, N.C., went home with the top take of $13,450 and a new race record of 101.10 miles per hour in his pocket. Death rode the rails much to the horror of the estimated crowd of 70,000 when a three-car pileup on the 28th lap of the six-hour grind proved fatal to Bobby Myers, 33, of Winston-Salem, N.C.
1957 NASCAR Grand National Series - Wikipedia
The 1957 NASCAR Grand National Series saw driver Buck Baker win his second consecutive NASCAR Grand National Series championship. Baker won the championship with 10,716 points over second place driver Marvin Panch (9,956), and Speedy Thompson (8,560). Baker was the first driver to win back-to-back NASCAR championships.
Speedy Thompson Dies - The New York Times
Apr 4, 1972 · CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 3 (AP)—Al (Speedy) Thompson, 45, former star driver, died yes terday while racing on a dirt track near Charlotte, The cause of death was not announced pending an...
Speedy Thompson Gave Woods Back-to-Back Wins in 1960
Apr 29, 2010 · The Woods closed the 1960 season with Thompson driving their car to a fourth-place finish at Atlanta. He raced just seven more times in his Cup career, choosing instead to concentrate on Late Model races.
Analysis: It took 7 decades but the Wood Brothers finally have
Aug 26, 2024 · Speedy Thompson was the first driver to wheel the famed No. 21 Ford to victory lane for Wood Brothers Racing way back in 1960 with a win at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Analysis: It took 7 decades but the Wood Brothers finally ... - The …
Aug 26, 2024 · Speedy Thompson was the first driver to wheel the famed No. 21 Ford to victory lane for Wood Brothers Racing way back in 1960 with a win at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
NASCAR Statistics: Speedy Thompson - Driver Averages
DriverAverages.com has results for Speedy Thompson from the October 1, 1950 (100 Miles at Vernon Fairgrounds) to the May 30, 1971 (World 600) Speedy Thompson NASCAR Results, Statistics and Car Numbers.