Red Byron from United States in Motorsport. Full information
Red Byron is a racing driver from United States.
Born 12th March 1915, dead 11th November 1960 at age 45.
Participant of AAA National Motor Car Championship.
Champion of NASCAR.
The recorded standings include 882.5 points.
First race: 1947 Langhorne 100
First win: 1949 Daytona NASCAR
Last win: 1949 Martinsville NASCAR
Last race: 1951 Darlington NASCAR
Career snapshot
In Autosport World data, Red Byron's career covers the period from 1947 to 1951. The page brings together season results, race starts, teams, cars and circuits from those years. Key result totals: 2 race wins and 2 pole positions. The profile spans 2 championships or event groups. Red Byron 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 | 1947 - 1951 | Series | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Races | 16 | Tracks | 10 |
| Wins | 2 | Podiums | 6 |
| Poles | 2 | Best finish | 1st |
| Teams | 5 | Cars | 5 |
Career context
| Main championship | NASCAR (15 starts) |
|---|---|
| Most frequent team | Raymond Parks (8 starts) |
| Most visited track | Daytona Beach (3 starts) |
Career by championship
The table below separates Red Byron 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 | 3 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| AAA National Motor Car Championship | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
All the years that Red Byron took part in Motorsport
Season rows show how Red Byron moved through the recorded championships year by year. Points and final positions are shown when season standings are available.
AAA National Motor Car Championship
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | 40 | 39 | 0 | 0 |
NASCAR
| Year | Points | Position | Wins | Poles | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | 842.5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| 1950 | 0 | - | 0 | 1 | |
| 1951 | 0 | - | 0 | 0 |
List of tracks where Red Byron raced
Red Byron is linked with 10 circuits in the database. The most frequent one is Daytona Beach.
| Track | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan Fairgrounds | 4 | 25 | 1 |
| Langhorne | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Darlington | 3 | 7 | 2 |
| Charlotte Fairgrounds | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Daytona Beach | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Occoneechee Speedway | 22 | 1 | |
| Martinsville | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| North Wilkesboro | 16 | 2 | 2 |
| Columbus Speedway | 6 | 4 | 1 |
| Columbia Speedway | 30 | 1 |
Red Byron: List of all wins
The wins list starts with 1949 Daytona NASCAR and currently ends with 1949 Martinsville NASCAR, giving a quick path into the race pages behind the totals.
| Year | Team | Race |
|---|---|---|
| 1949 | Raymond D Parks | Daytona NASCAR |
| 1949 | Raymond D Parks | Martinsville NASCAR |
Related drivers
These links add context around Red Byron: close competitors, drivers from the same country, shared race entries and the debut race field.
Drivers most often found near Red Byron in race results
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- David Pearson (575)
- Jeff Gordon (805)
- Darrell Waltrip (809)
- Bobby Allison (724)
- Jimmie Johnson (731)
- Cale Yarborough (577)
- Dale Earnhardt (676)
Drivers who shared races with Red Byron
- Bill Blair (15 shared races)
- Bob Flock (14 shared races)
- Curtis Turner (13 shared races)
- Herb Thomas (11 shared races)
- Frank Mundy (10 shared races)
- Buck Baker (10 shared races)
- Gober Sosebee (10 shared races)
- Bill Snowden (9 shared races)
Other drivers in Red Byron's debut race
List of teams Red Byron was a part of
Red Byron is connected with 5 teams. The most frequent team in the results is Raymond Parks.
| Team | Best Race Position | Best position in qualification | Total Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Edward Pauly | 9 | 15 | 1 |
| Raymond D Parks | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Raymond Parks | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| Wally Marks | 11 | 13 | 1 |
| B.J. Dantone | 4 | 4 | 4 |
List of all the cars Red Byron drove
Red Byron is linked with 5 cars in the database. The cards connect the profile with chassis, engines, manufacturers and detailed car pages.
Oldsmobile 88 (First generation)
Oldsmobile
Best Race Position: 1
Best position in qualification: 1
Total Races: 9