1962 Pontiac


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Jimmy Kellett of Laurens, SC, owns this replica. When Jimmy completed this car, he got in touch with Mother, telling her he was bringing it to a car show in Charlotte. I went with Mother to the show. We both cried tears of joy when we first saw it. It brought back many wonderful memories to us both.

Jimmy brings the car to many events throughout the year. It was especially nice to have it in Daytona for 'speed weeks.' 


Close up of the rear bumper at AIRPS, 2006.


Another shot from AIRPS, 2006


On display at Living Legends Museum


Pictured are Jimmy Kellett, owner of the '62 Pontiac and Lance Smith, son of the late Jack Smith and owner of the '60 #47 Pontiac.

Jimmy and Lance attended the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame in June of 2006 to show their cars. They were invited to bring the cars to the Atlanta International Raceway to take them for a spin on the track. Can you imagine just how much fun those two guys had?

Stats on ths 1962 Pontiac:

10 Pole Positions

 February 4, Daytona Beach, Pole Position Race

      February 10, Daytona Beach, Challenge Cup Race

      February 16, Daytona Beach, “100 Miler”

      February 18, Daytona “500”

      April 29, Bristol “250”

      May 27, Charlotte, N.C., “World 600”

      July 29, Bristol “250”

      September 3, Darlington, S.C. “Southern 500”

      September 23, Martinsville, Va. “500”

      October 14, Charlotte, N.C., “National 400”

      October 28, Atlanta, Ga., “400” 

5 Wins

      February 4, Daytona Beach, Pole Position Race

      February 10, Daytona Beach, Challenge Cup Race

      February 16, Daytona Beach, “100 Miler”

      February 18, Daytona “500”

      July 4, Daytona Beach, “Firecracker 250” 

8 Top Five Finishes 

11 Top Five Finishes

 

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