Toy Bolton (November 22, 1926 – June 8, 2001) was a

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driver and team owner from

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, US.

Career

He competed in just four races in his two-year NASCAR career. Bolton's career accomplishments were two finishes in the top-ten position, 503 laps raced, $880 in total earnings ($ when adjusted for inflation), and of racing experience. His first race was the

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while his last race was the 1966 Columbia 200. While Bolton never cracked the top ten in championship points, his best season was the

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season where he finished 81st in season points. Bolton's sponsor was himself; stating that he was a driver/owner during his entire career. His highest earnings for a race were $530 ($ when adjusted for inflation). This amount of money was gained at the March 13, 1966 race at

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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

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* * NASCAR drivers NASCAR team owners Sportspeople from Gastonia, North Carolina Racing drivers from North Carolina 1926 births 2001 deaths {{NASCAR-bio-stub