Kennie Childers

Kennie Childers is a former NASCAR Winston Cup Series owner whose career spanned from 1978 to 1981.^[1] In addition to being a NASCAR team owner, Childers also owned a collection of coal mines throughout the Southern United States.^[2]

Racing career[]

Various drivers drove for Childers in his 4-year career including: Harry Gant, Neil Bonnett, Jack Ingram, Lennie Pond, Donnie Allison, Buddy Baker, and David Pearson.^[1] Although no wins were created after 59 races, these drivers helped Childers get credit for four finishes in the "top five" and 12 finishes in the "top ten.^[1] Childers' drivers would end up leading 498 laps out of 11,451 - the equivalent of 14,511.6 miles (23,354.2 km).^[1] The average start of the drivers would be 15th while the average finish would be 23rd.^[1]

While his final race as an owner would be at the , Childer's first race as owner would be at the 1978 World 600. Childers would also end his career with his grand total for prize earnings at $130,250 ($370,773.88 when adjusted for inflation).^[1]

All of Childers' vehicle used the number 12. It served as a symbolic and/or lucky number for him. While no wins were recorded under his ownership regime, Childers' vehicle led dozens of laps and finished in 10th place on a really good race weekend.^[3]

References[]

^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Kennie Childers ownership career at Racing Reference
^ Kennie Childers' Other Profession at Google Books
^ Ownership information for Kennie Childers' in NASCAR at Driver Averages

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[childers-1] ^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e ^f Kennie Childers ownership career at Racing Reference

[2] Kennie Childers' Other Profession at Google Books

[3] Ownership information for Kennie Childers' in NASCAR at Driver Averages

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