Toy Bolton

Toy Bolton (November 22, 1926 – June 8, 2001) was a NASCAR Grand National Series driver and team owner from Gastonia, North Carolina, US.^[1]

Toy Bolton
Born	(1926-11-22)November 22, 1926 Gastonia, North Carolina
Died	June 8, 2001(2001-06-08) (aged 74)
NASCAR Cup Series career
4 races run over 2 years
Best finish	81st (1966)
First race	1964 Textile 250 (Concord)
Last race	1966 Columbia 200 (Columbia)
Wins Top tens Poles 0 2 0

Career

He competed in just four races in his two-year NASCAR career.^[2] Bolton's career accomplishments were two finishes in the top-ten position, 503 laps raced, $880 in total earnings ($8,263.88 when adjusted for inflation), and 241.3 miles (388.3 km) of racing experience.^[2] His first race was the 1964 Textile 250 while his last race was the 1966 Columbia 200. While Bolton never cracked the top ten in championship points, his best season was the 1966 season where he finished 81st in season points.^[2]

Bolton's sponsor was himself; stating that he was a driver/owner during his entire career. His highest earnings for a race were $530 ($4,977.11 when adjusted for inflation). This amount of money was gained at the March 13, 1966 race at Rockingham Speedway.

Motorsports career results

NASCAR

(key) (Bold – Pole position awarded by qualifying time. Italics – Pole position earned by points standings or practice time. * – Most laps led.)

Grand National Series

NASCAR Grand National Series results
Year	Team	No.	Make	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22	23	24	25	26	27	28	29	30	31	32	33	34	35	36	37	38	39	40	41	42	43	44	45	46	47	48	49	50	51	52	53	54	55	56	57	58	59	60	61	62	NGNC	Pts	Ref
1964	Toy Bolton	18	Pontiac	CON 23	AUG	JSP	SVH	RSD	DAY	DAY	DAY	RCH	BRI	GPS	BGS	ATL	AWS	HBO	PIF	CLB	NWS	MAR	SVH	DAR	LGY	HCY	SBO	CLT	GPS	ASH	ATL	CON	NSV	CHT	BIR	VAL	PIF	DAY	ODS	OBS	BRR	ISP	GLN	LIN	BRI	NSV	MBS	AWS	DTS	ONA	CLB	BGS	STR	DAR	HCY	RCH	ODS	HBO	MAR	SVH	NWS	CLT	HAR	AUG	JAC	140th	48	[3]
1966	Toy Bolton	61	Chevy	AUG	RSD	DAY	DAY	DAY	CAR 38	BRI	ATL	HCY 8	CLB 8	GPS	BGS	NWS	MAR	DAR	LGY	MGR	MON	RCH	CLT	DTS	ASH	PIF	SMR	AWS	BLV	GPS	DAY	ODS	BRR	OXF	FON	ISP	BRI	SMR	NSV	ATL	CLB	AWS	BLV	BGS	DAR	HCY	RCH	HBO	MAR	NWS	CLT	CAR														81st	680	[4]

References

1. "Toy Bolton Jr". The Greenville News. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
2. "Toy Bolton's NASCAR career information". Racing Reference. Retrieved 2010-11-27.
3. "Toy Bolton – 1964 NASCAR Grand National Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved May 29, 2019.
4. "Toy Bolton – 1966 NASCAR Grand National Results". Racing-Reference. Retrieved May 29, 2019.

External links

• Toy Bolton driver statistics at Racing-Reference
• Toy Bolton owner statistics at Racing-Reference