Post by stoshu on Jul 25, 2023 13:02:27 GMT
I know this is not a collectors car but this came into the museum the other day and thought you guy's might like to see this...
Hudson cars began dominating the stock-car racing circuit in 1951 upon the release of the Hornet model. Although the original intent of the Hudson was not for racing, the car is equipped with a bulletproof, 145-horsepower L-6 engine, class-leading handling from the “step-down” unibody chassis. Paired with the talent of top drivers, the “Fabulous Hudson Hornets” captured 81 NASCAR race wins and multiple championships from 1951-1955.
The car featured in the exhibition, prepared by legendary race mechanic Smokey Yunick, was provided to NASCAR-champion Herb Thomas by Hudson halfway through the 1952 season. Thomas was the most prolific Hudson driver in NASCAR, with 78 total podium finishes at the wheel of the Hornets and holds the record for highest win percentage of any NASCAR driver. This is the only Hudson campaigned in NASCAR known to exist.
The car featured in the exhibition, prepared by legendary race mechanic Smokey Yunick, was provided to NASCAR-champion Herb Thomas by Hudson halfway through the 1952 season. Thomas was the most prolific Hudson driver in NASCAR, with 78 total podium finishes at the wheel of the Hornets and holds the record for highest win percentage of any NASCAR driver. This is the only Hudson campaigned in NASCAR known to exist.
