Pete Hamilton is a racing driver from United States.
Born 20th July 1942, dead 21st March 2017 at age 74.
Participant of NASCAR.
Participant of Daytona 500.
The recorded standings include 5560.25 points.
First race: 1968 Weaverville NASCAR
First win: 1970 Daytona 500
Last win: 1971 Daytona NASCAR
Last race: 1973 Atlanta NASCAR
In Autosport World data, Pete Hamilton's career covers the period from 1968 to 1973. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 4 race wins and 3 pole positions. The profile spans 2 championships or event groups. Pete Hamilton is recorded as a winner across more than one championship or event group, so the profile is useful for following both the main career path and cross-series results.
| Years | 1968 - 1973 | Series | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 64 | Tracks | 22 |
| Wins | 4 | Podiums | 14 |
| Poles | 3 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 10 | Cars | 11 |
| Main championship | NASCAR (64 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | Cotton Owens (20 starts) |
| Most visited track | Daytona (10 starts) |
The table below separates Pete Hamilton statistics by championship, making it easier to follow where the main part of the career is recorded.
| Championship | Seasons | Races | Wins | Poles | Titles or event wins |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NASCAR | 6 | 64 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Daytona 500 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season rows show how Pete Hamilton moved through the recorded championships year by year. Points and final positions are shown when season standings are available.
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | 919 | 32 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1969 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 | |
| 1970 | 1819 | 21 | 3 | 1 | |
| 1971 | 1739 | 24 | 1 | 2 | |
| 1972 | 1083.25 | 48 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1973 | 0 | 114 | 0 | 0 |
Pete Hamilton is linked with 22 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Daytona.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trenton | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Darlington | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Daytona | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| Atlanta | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| Michigan | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Dover Downs | 26 | 7 | 1 |
| Ontario | 31 | 4 | 1 |
| Texas World Speedway | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Charlotte | 3 | 5 | 6 |
| Richmond | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Martinsville | 34 | 4 | 1 |
| North Wilkesboro | 12 | 8 | 1 |
| Weaverville | 10 | 6 | 2 |
| Bristol | 21 | 13 | 1 |
| Hampton | 3 | 7 | 2 |
| Islip | 23 | 3 | 1 |
| Maryville | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| Beltsville | 19 | 3 | 1 |
| North Carolina | 4 | 4 | 7 |
| Oxford Plains | 7 | 9 | 1 |
| Talladega | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Albany-Saratoga | 27 | 2 | 1 |
The wins list starts with 1970 Daytona 500 and currently ends with 1971 Daytona NASCAR Race 1, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
| Year | Team | Race |
|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Petty Enterprises | Daytona 500 |
| 1970 | Petty Enterprises | Talladega NASCAR |
| 1970 | Petty Enterprises | Talladega NASCAR |
| 1971 | Cotton Owens | Daytona NASCAR |
These links add context around Pete Hamilton: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Pete Hamilton is connected with 10 teams. The most frequent team in the results is Cotton Owens.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petty Enterprises | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| Cotton Owens | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| Banjo Matthews | 5 | 21 | 1 |
| Rocky Hinton | 2 | 3 | 10 |
| Crawford Brothers | 39 | 10 | 1 |
| A.J. King | 7 | 2 | 8 |
| Dick Brooks | 3 | 17 | 1 |
| Junior Fields | 23 | 2 | 2 |
| Jack Housby | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| Jim Ruggles | 22 | 26 | 1 |
Pete Hamilton is linked with 11 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.