John Hines (NASCAR owner)
John Hines | |
|---|---|
| Nationality |  United States |
| Occupation | NASCAR car owner |
| Known for | Employing Fireball Roberts in a series of NASCAR Cup Series races |
John Hines was a NASCAR Grand National Series race car owner.
Career
[edit]He was responsible for employing Fireball Roberts for nine races in the 1960 NASCAR Grand National Series season.[1][2] Hines was also responsible for two of Fireball's wins in addition to two finishes in the "top five" and three finishes in the "top ten.[1]" Out of 1338 laps, Hines helps Roberts to lead in 578 of them.[1] While only finishing an average of 23rd place after starting an average of first place, Hines would make $19,985 ($205,829.76 when adjusted for inflation) by employing Fireball Roberts to his ride.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "John Hines information". Racing Reference. Retrieved 2011-07-11.
- ^ "John Hines information (second reference)". Skirts and Cuffs. Retrieved 2011-07-24.
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