53 years later, NASCAR retroactively awarded Bobby Allison the 1971 Myers Brothers Memorial race win, updating his total to 85 career wins.

NASCAR has retroactively awarded Bobby Allison the victory for the 1971 Myers Brothers Memorial race at Bowman Gray Stadium, previously the only race without an official winner. This decision, made 53 years later, brings his total wins to 85, placing him fourth on the all-time NASCAR Cup Series list, behind Richard Petty, David Pearson, and Jeff Gordon. NASCAR Chairman Jim France acknowledged the importance of this recognition for Allison's legacy.

October 23, 2024
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