Gene Black is a retired NASCAR

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...

 Grand National driver who has accumulated six finishes in the top ten in his career in addition to $10650 ($ in today's money) in total career earnings. On average, Black began his races in 25th while ending them in 19th. Out of the 6642 laps or 4562.7 miles (7,342.9 km) of racing in his career, Black was unable to lead a single one. His career lasted three years. Black was a competitor at the 1968 Fireball 300

1968 Fireball 300

The 1968 Fireball 300 was a NASCAR Grand National racing event that had twenty-seven American competitors and one Canadian competitor...

 in addition to other events like the 1966 Southeastern 500

1966 Southeastern 500

The 1966 Southeastern 500 was a NASCAR Grand National Series race that took place on March 20, 1966 at Bristol International Speedway in the American community of Bristol, Tennessee.-Summary:...

, the 1968 Islip 300

1968 Islip 300

The 1968 Islip 300 was a NASCAR Grand National race that occurred on July 7, 1968 at Islip Speedway in the American community of Islip, New York.-Summary:...

, and the 1968 Fireball 300

1968 Fireball 300

The 1968 Fireball 300 was a NASCAR Grand National racing event that had twenty-seven American competitors and one Canadian competitor...

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