Toy Bolton
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Toy Bolton was a NASCAR
NASCAR
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 Grand National Series driver from Gastonia
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, North Carolina
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, USA
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Career

He competed in just four races in his two-year NASCAR career. Bolton's career accomplishments were two finishes in the top-ten position, 503 laps raced, $880 in total earnings ($ in today's money), and 241.3 miles (388.3 km) of racing experience. His first race was the 1964 Textile 250
1964 Textile 250
The 1964 Textile 250 was a NASCAR Grand National race that took place on November 10, 1963 at Concord Speedway .-Summary:...

 while his last race was the 1966 Columbia 200
1966 Columbia 200
The 1966 Columbia 200 was a NASCAR Grand National Series event that took place on April 7, 1966 at Columbia Speedway in Columbia, South Carolina.-Summary:...

. While Bolton never cracked the top ten in championship points, his best season was the 1966
1966 in NASCAR
1966 in NASCAR evolved into the first of three NASCAR Grand National championships for David Pearson, whose 15 wins through the season was second only to Tim Flock's 18 victories in 1955 at that time. NASCAR allowed the return of the Chrysler Hemi engine in 1966, and at the same time Ford decided...

 season where he finished in 87th in season points.

Bolton's sponsor was himself; stating that he was a driver/owner during his entire career. His highest earnings for a race were $530 ($ in today's money). This amount of money was gained at the March 13, 1966 race at Rockingham Speedway.
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