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How Red Byron went from WWII hero to NASCAR's first champion
With his left leg encased in a leg brace that was bolted to the clutch of his car, he returned to the track in 1946 at the Seminole Speedway. Once Byron got together with legendary mechanic Red ...
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How Fast Do NASCAR Cars Go? Top & Average Speeds Over The Years
Red Byron won the first NASCAR race on Feb. 15 ... roughly 10% of the power that NASCAR's current Next Gen cars produce — and had a top speed of about 120 mph. It was also the first year ...