John Hines (NASCAR owner) explained

John Hines
Known For:Employing Fireball Roberts in a series of NASCAR Cup Series races
Occupation:NASCAR car owner

John Hines was a NASCAR Grand National Series race car owner.

Career

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 $19,985 ($ when adjusted for inflation) by employing Fireball Roberts to his ride.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: John Hines information . Racing Reference . 2011-07-11.
  2. Web site: John Hines information (second reference) . Skirts and Cuffs . 2011-07-24.