Charley Griffith (September 4, 1929 – November 22, 1999) was a NASCAR Grand National Series driver. He finished 3rd at the 1959 Daytona 500.[1] It is controversial that he finished 3rd, he was still a lap down from race winner Lee Petty. According to NASCAR Hall of Famer Bobby Allison as well as other drivers who were there, Charley Griffith and car owner Paul Hudson, won the race. It is said that due to Charley’s lack of familiarity and popularity, NASCAR changed the result of the race , to more popular Lee Petty. [2] This finish was in only his third Grand National start.[3] Griffith is part of NASCAR lore as his car was involved in the famous photo finish of the race.[4]
He attempted to race in the 1960 Daytona 500, but did not qualify.[5]
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