Claim: The Speedway Park race results in the NASCAR Grand National Series on November 4, 1951 show Herb Thomas who drove200 laps in a Hudson with an average speed of 53.412 mph.
Evidence: November 4, 1951 NASCAR Grand National Series Herb Thomas Hudson 200 53.412 mph (85.958 km/h) NASCAR Grand National Series races were held at the track during the 1951, 1952, 1954, 1955, 1961 and 1964 seasons.