Hubert Westmoreland

Hubert Westmoreland
Westmoreland with his Mantz-driven Plymouth at Darlington Museum
Born	January 28, 1915 Burlington, North Carolina
Died	October 26, 2006 (aged 91)
Nationality	American
Occupation	Car owner
Years active	1949–1964

Hubert Westmoreland (January 28, 1915 – October 26, 2006) was a mechanic that became a car owner in the beginning of NASCAR. His role as a car owner ran from 1949 to 1964. In that time his cars were driven to four first -place finishes. His most notable victory was by Johnny Mantz, who drove his Plymouth to victory in the inaugural Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway in Darlington, South Carolina. His best finish at Daytona Beach Road Course was third, although when Mant won the 1950 Southern 500, it was like winning the Daytona 500. Daytona International Speedway was not around until 1959.

A few of the other drivers that drove his cars were: Curtis Turner, Tim Flock, Bill Holland, Jack Smith, Frankie Schneider, and Herb Thomas.

References

External links

• Hubert Westmoreland driver statistics at Racing-Reference