Bill Ervin was a

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Career

He participated in 124 races during his three seasons (1967, 1968, and 1969) of NASCAR action. While never winning a race, Ervin managed to start an average of 22nd and finish in an average of 19th place. His total career earnings were $2,805 ($ when adjusted for inflation). The total number of miles that Ervin raced was . Bill Ervin's most successful races came on short track where finishes of 18th-place were considered to be routine. His weakness was dirt tracks; where he would find himself finishing in a humbling 26th place on average. The #31 Newman Long-owned Ford vehicle would become the primary vehicle of Bill Ervin during his NASCAR Cup Series career.

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