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41. James Hylton
A Veteran of 601 Races, Hylton was the 1966 NASCAR Rookie of the Year, had 301 Top 10s and finished in the top 5 in points eight times (3 2nds, 4 3rds, and a 4th), but only two wins in his career mean he doesn’t have enough to get off the alternate’s list and into the field.
The Bullet Points:
Country of Origin:
Texarkana, Arkansas, U.S.A.
Retired In:
1993
Sprint Cup Wins:
2
Poles:
4
Top Ten Finishes:
301
Top Ten Finishes (Season):
Sprint Cup Series:
1966: 2nd
1967: 2nd
1968: 7th
1969: 3rd
1970: 3rd
1971: 2nd
1972: 3rd
1973: 4th
1975: 3rd
1977: 7th
Should James Hylton be in the Hall of Fame?
Definitely put him in! - 69.6%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 8.7%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 4.3%
No opinion. - 4.3%
No way! - 13%