Larry Frank

Larry Frank (April 29, 1929 – January 5, 2010) was an American NASCAR Grand National Series driver. He is best known for winning the 1962 Southern 500.

Larry Frank won the Southern 500 in Darlington in 1962 driving a 1962 Ford owned and built by Ratus Walters. Junior Johnson received the checkered flag but Car owner, pit chief Ratus Walters challenged the finish. Officials found the scorers had missed one of Franks laps and, therefore, declared him the winner - 3 hours after the finish of the race. Provided by Wikipedia