Bob Welborn
former NASCAR driver (1928–1997)
Robert Joe Welborn (May 5, 1928 – August 10, 1997) of Denton, North Carolina was an American NASCAR Grand National Series driver. He was named to NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers list in 1998. He won the final three NASCAR Convertible Division championships in 1956, 1957, and 1958.
NASCAR career
Welborn drove in 11 Grand National events in 1953 for Julian Petty and J.O. Goode’s. He had two top-five finishes and six top-ten finishes.
Welborn drove in nine events in 1954 for owners Julian Petty, Bob Griffin, and George Hutchens. Welborn had one top-five and three top-ten finishes.
Welborn drove in 32 of 45 events in Julian Petty and his cars. He won the pole at Greenville-Pickens Speedway. Welborn finished fourth in the 1955 points.
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