Walson Gardener

Walson Gardener (born August 21, 1932 in Laurinburg, North Carolina) is a retired NASCAR Grand National driver and a competitor at the 1968 Fireball 300.[1] Gardener has had two finishes in the top-ten, 4953 laps of racing experience - the equivalent of 2,915.1 miles (4,691.4 km), a total career earnings of $6740, an average start of 25th, an average finish of 20th, and four years (24 races) of track experience.[1] His best race was the 1968 Western North Carolina 500 where he finished in 8th place and accumulated ($4,043.68 when adjusted for inflation) in prize winnings after finishing 438 laps out of the 500 laps of that particular race.[2]

Walson Gardener
Born (1932-08-21) August 21, 1932
Laurinburg, North Carolina
NASCAR Cup Series career
24 races run over 4 years
Best finish40th - 1968 Grand National Season
First race1965 untitled race (Smoky Mountain Raceway)
Last race1969 Volunteer 500 (Bristol International Speedway)
Wins Top tens Poles
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References

  1. "Walson Gardener NASCAR Career information". Racing Reference. Retrieved 2010-11-27.
  2. "Walson Gardener's Finish at the 1968 Western Carolina 500". Racing Reference. Retrieved 2010-11-27.


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