Pete Stewart (born August 12, 1931, in Statesville,

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) is a retired

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driver who participated in 17 racing events from 1953 to 1965.

Career

While never winning a race, Stewart managed to complete of demanding pavement and

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. On average, Stewart started in 26th place and ended in 23rd place. His modest racing career left him with only a total career earnings of $3,940 ($ when adjusted for inflation). Stewart would see his best finishes on dirt tracks; where he would finish an average of 19th place. However, Pete Stewart's Achilles heel came on tri-oval intermediate tracks where a meager 28th place would have been considered par for the course. The primary vehicle for Pete Stewart would have been the #53

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owned by David Warren. Warren also participated in the NASCAR Convertible Series and the NASCAR Modified series in a select number of races.

References

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