09/30/1955 – Raleigh Speedway, Raleigh, NC – This race saw 2-time Champion and NASCAR Hall-of-Famer Ned Jarret in a Pontiac. While primarily known for driving – and attaining high-level success – in Fords, Ned drove a few different brands of cars in the early days of his career (this was his 6th career Cup start). Ned had a total of 3 career Cup starts in Pontiacs; for this race he started 27th and finished 33rd in Mellie Bernard’s 1955 Pontiac.