Banks Simpson (November 4, 1916 – April 30, 2009)[1] was a NASCAR Grand National Series driver who participated in only the 1955 season.[2]

Banks Simpson
BornNovember 4, 1916
Concord, North Carolina
DiedApril 30, 2009 (aged 92)
Concord, North Carolina
NASCAR Cup Series career
7 races run over 1 year
Best finish23rd (1955)
First race1955 Mid-South 250 (Memphis-Arkansas Speedway)
Last race1955 Wilkes 160 (North Wilkesboro Speedway)
Wins Top tens Poles
0 0 0

Career summary edit

He was a competitor in the 1955 Southern 500, the 1955 Mid-South 250, and the 1955 Wilkes 160.[2] While he never won a race or finished in the top ten, Simpson would go on to earn $870 in total career earnings ($9,895.3 when adjusted for inflation) along with experiencing 1,376.5 miles (2,215.3 km) of NASCAR Grand National Series racing.[2] The races that he did were in the #20 Buick.[3]

References edit

  1. ^ Simpson, Eugene Banks (May 2, 2009). "Eugene Banks Simpson Obituary". Concord & Kannapolis Independent Tribune. Retrieved 5 October 2013.
  2. ^ a b c Banks Simpson career information at Racing Reference
  3. ^ NASCAR Car Number Histories: #20 at NASCAR.com