• The first NASCAR-sanctioned stock car race is staged on the Daytona Beach, Fla., road course on Feb. 15.

• Marshall Teague leads the first competitive lap in NASCAR history and Red Byron wins the 149.6-mile contest in a Raymond Parks-owned 1939 Ford.

• Fifty-two championship events comprise NASCAR's inaugural Modified season.

• Red Byron, winner of 11 races, captures the title by a mere 32.75 points over runner-up Fonty Flock, who wins 15 times.

• Byron collects $1,250 in post-season awards for winning the championship.