John Hines (NASCAR owner)
Former NASCAR team owner
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John Hines was a NASCAR Grand National Series race car owner.
OccupationNASCAR car owner
KnownforEmploying Fireball Roberts in a series of NASCAR Cup Series races
John Hines | |
|---|---|
| Occupation | NASCAR car owner |
| Known for | Employing Fireball Roberts in a series of NASCAR Cup Series races |
Career
Hines was responsible for employing Fireball Roberts for nine races in the 1960 NASCAR Grand National Series season.[1][2] Hines was also responsible for two of Roberts' wins in addition to two finishes in the "top-five" and three finishes in the "top-ten.[1]" Out of 1338 laps, Hines helped Roberts to lead in 578 of them.[1] While only finishing an average of 23rd place after starting an average of first place, Hines would make $19,985 ($217,497.05 when adjusted for inflation) by employing Fireball Roberts to his ride.[1]
