Gene Comstock

Gene Comstock
Born February 20, 1910(1910-02-20)
Chesapeake, Ohio
Died February 1, 1981(1981-02-01) (aged 70)
Cause of death Advanced age
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series career
29[1] races run over 6[1] years
Best finish 18th – 1953 Grand National Series season[1]
First race 1950 Southern 500 (Darlington Raceway)
Last race 1955 Southern 500 (Darlington Raceway)
Wins Top tens Poles
0 6[1] 0

Gene Comstock (born February 21, 1910 – died February 1, 1981) was a NASCAR Grand National (now Sprint Cup Series) driver from Chesapeake, Ohio, USA.[1] In his career spanning from 1950 to 1955, Gene racked up one top-five position, six top-ten positions, 3038.6 miles of racing experience, and $2,549 ($20,906.89 in today's money) in take home pay.[1] He competed in the 1955 Southern 500 in a 1954 Hudson Hornet as a driver/owner.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "Gene Comstock's NASCAR career information". Racing Reference. http://www.racing-reference.info/driver?id=comstge01. Retrieved 2011-01-21. 
  2. ^ "1955 Southern 500 information". Racing Reference. http://www.racing-reference.info/race?id=1955-35&series=W. Retrieved 2011-01-21.