NASCAR in the 1949 season. Full information

1st season of the NASCAR proved to be an exhilarating ride for motorsport enthusiasts worldwide. Spanning from 19th June to 16th October in 1949, this season showcased thrilling races, unexpected twists, and fierce competition. Join us as we relive the excitement and drama that unfolded throughout this unforgettable season of NASCAR!

Beginners of the season: Jim Rathmann , Al Keller , Marshall Teague , Wally Campbell , Dick Linder , Curtis Turner , Jim Roper , Bob Flock , Jack White , Lee Petty , Tim Flock , Bill Rexford , Bill Blair , Fonty Flock , Herb Thomas , Lloyd Moore , Frank Mundy , Buck Baker , Gober Sosebee , Jim Paschal , Jack Smith , Frankie Schneider , Sam Rice , Archie Smith , Sterling Long , Slick Smith , Jimmy Thompson , Sara Christian , John Barker , Jimmie Lewallen , Skimp Hersey , Bob Smith , Otis Martin , Frank Smith , Bill Snowden , B.E. Renfro , Fred Johnson , George Mantooth , Felix Wilkes , Pee Wee Martin , Clarence Benton , Glenn Dunaway , Joe Littlejohn , Frank Christian , Jack Etheridge , Ethel Mobley , Billy Carden , Howard Elder , Woodie Wilson , Louise Smith , Buckshot Morris , Sam Marshall , Benny Georgeson , Buddy Helms , Bobby Green , J.D. Edwards , Bob Apperson , Bill Harrison , Garland Smith , Jim Carrusso , Al Bonnell , Lou Volk , Bill Bennett , Budd Olsen , Dick Zimmermann , Irwin Blatt , Don Cecchini , Lee Schmidt , Ken Marriott , Ed Tyson , Ken Schroeder , Tommy Coates , Harvey Hillegass , Ben Cannizzaro , Len Brown , Pat Kirkwood , Pepper Cunningham , John Belgard , Johnny Rogers , Chick DiNatale , Jack O'Brien , Tony Genove , Jim Delaney , Jack Russell , Walter Minx , Ray Erickson , Billy Rafter , Mike Eagan , Charles Muscatell , Ellis Pearce , Sam Rider , Frank Matthews , Bob Cameron , Bob Appleton , Chuck Mahoney , Clyde Minter , Al Wagoner , Kenneth Wagner , John Wright , Skip Lowis , Don Rogala , Clarence Burris , Joe Merola , Nick Garin , Kurt Voss , Ralph Zrimsek , John Riggi , Roy Hall , Raymond Lewis , H.F. Stikeleather , Bill Greever