NASCAR officially ends 53 year controversy by awarding Bobby Allison his 85th career win from race in 1971

NASCAR officially ends 53-year controversy by awarding Bobby Allison his 85th career win from race in 1971

Allison, who was not given credit for a win at Bowman Gray, now takes sole possession of fourth on NASCAR's all-time wins list

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NASCAR awards Bobby Allison an 85th victory 53 years after he took the checkered flag at Bowman Gray Stadium

Allison's win in the 1971 race had never been officially recognized by NASCAR until Wednesday.

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NASCAR legend Bobby Allison dies at 86

Allison is the fourth-winningest driver in NASCAR Cup Series history and was recently awarded an 85th victory.

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Bobby Allison, legendary NASCAR driver, dies at 86

Bobby Allison was a member of the NASCAR Hall of Fame and a three-time winner of the Daytona 500.

Bobby Allison, NASCAR legend and Hall of Famer, dies at 86

Allison won 85 races and the 1983 Cup Series championship on his way to becoming one of NASCAR's greatest drivers ever

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Bobby Allison, Hall of Fame NASCAR Driver, Is Dead at 86

A three-time winner of the Daytona 500, he was ranked as one of NASCAR’s greatest drivers, with 84 victories. But his career was darkened by tragedy and injuries.

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Bobby Allison, NASCAR Hall of Famer, 3-time Daytona 500 winner, dies at 86

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Allison, NASCAR Hall of Famer, dies at age 86

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