Cotton Owens

Cotton Owens

Everett "Cotton" Owens (May 21, 1924 – June 7, 2012) was a NASCAR driver. For five straight years (1957–61), Owens captured at least one Grand National (now Sprint Cup) series win. Owens was known as the "King of the Modifieds" for his successes in modified stock car racing in the 1950s.

Read more about Cotton Owens:  Early Career, Grand National Driving Career, Car Owner, Death, Awards

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