Jimmy Crawford (NASCAR driver)
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Jimmy Crawford was a retired NASCAR
Winston Cup Series driver who raced in 15 different races in his five-year career (1970–1974). While failing to win a race, Crawford has managed to experience 3421.1 miles (5,505.7 km) of top-level stock car racing
. Originally an airline
pilot for Eastern Airlines
, Crawford briefly participated in the world of stock car automobiles but he later gave his ride to Donnie Allison
and eventually to Pete Hamilton
for his final NASCAR race. His total earnings as a NASCAR driver would add up to $15,089 ($ in today's money).
NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is a family-owned and -operated business venture that sanctions and governs multiple auto racing sports events. It was founded by Bill France Sr. in 1947–48. As of 2009, the CEO for the company is Brian France, grandson of the late Bill France Sr...
Winston Cup Series driver who raced in 15 different races in his five-year career (1970–1974). While failing to win a race, Crawford has managed to experience 3421.1 miles (5,505.7 km) of top-level stock car racing
Stock car racing
Stock car racing is a form of automobile racing found mainly in the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Great Britain, Brazil and Argentina. Traditionally, races are run on oval tracks measuring approximately in length...
. Originally an airline
Airline
An airline provides air transport services for traveling passengers and freight. Airlines lease or own their aircraft with which to supply these services and may form partnerships or alliances with other airlines for mutual benefit...
pilot for Eastern Airlines
Eastern Air Lines
Eastern Air Lines was a major United States airline that existed from 1926 to 1991. Before its dissolution it was headquartered at Miami International Airport in unincorporated Miami-Dade County, Florida.-History:...
, Crawford briefly participated in the world of stock car automobiles but he later gave his ride to Donnie Allison
Donnie Allison
Dunkiny "Donnie" Allison is a former driver on the NASCAR Grand National/Winston Cup circuit, who won ten times during his racing career, which spanned the 1960s, 1970s and early 1980s. He was part of the "Alabama Gang," and is the brother of 1983 champion Bobby Allison and uncle of Davey Allison...
and eventually to Pete Hamilton
Pete Hamilton
Pete Hamilton is a retired American NASCAR racer. He won four times in his career , three times driving for Petty Enterprises. His father was a Ph.D. from Harvard University....
for his final NASCAR race. His total earnings as a NASCAR driver would add up to $15,089 ($ in today's money).