Bobby Allison Officially Recognized as 1971 NASCAR Race Winner

NASCAR updates its records to award Allison his 85th win, resolving a 53-year-old controversy.

NASCAR has officially declared Bobby Allison the winner of the 1971 Myers Brothers Memorial race at Bowman Gray Stadium.
This recognition gives Allison 85 career wins, moving him to fourth place on NASCAR's all-time wins list.
The race initially had no official winner due to controversy over the use of Grand American cars in the event.
Allison's victory in a Grand American Ford Mustang was not previously counted toward his Cup Series total.
NASCAR executives Jim France and Mike Helton personally informed Allison of the decision, honoring his contributions to the sport.