Fred Dove

Dove competed in 47 races from (1952 to 1955) with one finish in the top-five, 12 top-ten finishes, and 3919 laps of racing experience - the equivalent of 2,667.7 miles (4,293.2 km).^[1] In his entire four-year career, Dove never won a race, led a lap, or started with a pole position.^[1] This driver started each race an average of 20th place and ended each race an average of 17th place.^[1] His total career earnings were $2,904 ($34,902.11 when adjusted for inflation) and his best season finish was in 1953.^[1]

Dove's best finishes were at dirt tracks where he would finish an average of 15th place. His worst finishes were on road courses where his average finishers were a mediocre 48th place.^[2]

Primarily competing for himself as a driver/owner, Dove's primary vehicle would become the #71 Oldsmobile.^[3]