Worth McMillion
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Worth McMillion is a NASCAR
Grand National driver who participated from 1962 to 1969 for 62 races. His first event was the 1962 untitled race at South Boston Speedway while his final event was the 1969 Richmond 500. McMillion has finished in the once in the top-five and eighteen times in the top-ten. Total earnings for this driver were $15,690 ($ in today's money) after competing in 9142 miles (14,712.6 km) of stock car racing experience. While McMillion had raced in 16161 laps, he was the leader in none of them. His average start was 24th place while his average finish was in 14th place.
From 1962 to 1965, McMillion was a driver/owner. Starting in 1965, Worth McMillion drove for other owners like Allen McMillion and Roy Tyner
. Most of his races were done in Pontiac
vehicles (either in a 1962 Pontiac Catalina
or in 1964 generic Pontiac vehicle) while two races would have him use a generic 1962 Chevrolet
vehicle. The most money that McMillion has ever earned in a race was at the 1964 World 600
at Charlotte Motor Speedway
. He would earn $1,200 ($ in today's money) for his 14th place finish after starting in 37th place (out of 44 qualifying drivers).
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 participated from 1962 to 1969 for 62 races. His first event was the 1962 untitled race at South Boston Speedway while his final event was the 1969 Richmond 500. McMillion has finished in the once in the top-five and eighteen times in the top-ten. Total earnings for this driver were $15,690 ($ in today's money) after competing in 9142 miles (14,712.6 km) of stock car racing experience. While McMillion had raced in 16161 laps, he was the leader in none of them. His average start was 24th place while his average finish was in 14th place.
From 1962 to 1965, McMillion was a driver/owner. Starting in 1965, Worth McMillion drove for other owners like Allen McMillion and Roy Tyner
Roy Tyner
William Leroy "Roy" Tyner was a retired Native American NASCAR Grand National driver from Red Springs, North Carolina, USA.-Driver:...
. Most of his races were done in Pontiac
Pontiac
Pontiac was an automobile brand that was established in 1926 as a companion make for General Motors' Oakland. Quickly overtaking its parent in popularity, it supplanted the Oakland brand entirely by 1933 and, for most of its life, became a companion make for Chevrolet. Pontiac was sold in the...
vehicles (either in a 1962 Pontiac Catalina
Pontiac Catalina
The Pontiac Catalina was part of Pontiac's full-sized automobile line. Initially, the name was used strictly to denote hardtop body styles, first appearing in the 1950 Chieftain Eight and DeLuxe Eight lines...
or in 1964 generic Pontiac vehicle) while two races would have him use a generic 1962 Chevrolet
Chevrolet
Chevrolet , also known as Chevy , is a brand of vehicle produced by General Motors Company . Founded by Louis Chevrolet and ousted GM founder William C. Durant on November 3, 1911, General Motors acquired Chevrolet in 1918...
vehicle. The most money that McMillion has ever earned in a race was at the 1964 World 600
1964 World 600
The 1964 World 600 is a NASCAR Grand National Series event that took place on May 24, 1964 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway in the American community of Concord, North Carolina.-Summary:...
at Charlotte Motor Speedway
Charlotte Motor Speedway
Charlotte Motor Speedway is a motorsports complex located in Concord, North Carolina, United States 13 miles from Charlotte, North Carolina. The complex features a quad oval track that hosts NASCAR racing including the prestigious Coca-Cola 600 on Memorial Day weekend and the Sprint All-Star Race...
. He would earn $1,200 ($ in today's money) for his 14th place finish after starting in 37th place (out of 44 qualifying drivers).