Lee is the only man to win three championships not only as a driver,
but as a crew chief at same time
Held the record for most wins in NASCAR, until 1967 when Richard passed
him in the all time win list
First three time NASCAR champion, 1954, 1958, and 1959
Crashed with Johnny Beauchamp in 1961 at Daytona. He was in the hospital for four months from his injuries. He raced in four more short track
races, until he retired. Beauchamp never raced again.
Won 1959 Daytona 500 at the new Daytona International Speedway over Johnny Beauchamp, took NASCAR officials 3 days to look at photos to confirm an "official" winner.