Fonty Flock is a former NASCAR driver who won the 1952 Southern 500. He was the brother of Tim Flock, Bob Flock, and Ethel Mobley. Flock competed in NASCAR between 1949-1957 and won 19 races. He also finished as the runner-up of the 1951 cup series. Before his NASCAR debut, Flock secured titles in the National Championship Stock Car Circuit and NASCAR National Modified events. Flock’s primary vehicles were Oldsmobile, Hudson, and Chrysler apart from other cars. Here is everything about Fonty Flock car collections, car numbers, and more.
Fonty Flock Car Collections
Hudson and Oldsmobile Rocket 88 were Fonty Flock’s lucky cars. His Red Oldsmobile was sponsored by Air Lift Special. He also competed in the Fabulous Hudson Hornet and secured many wins in the cup series. Flock drove Chevrolet stock cars for teams like Frank Christian, Thomas Racing, and Hubert Westmoreland. There is no information about the model or edition of the Chevrolet vehicle which he drove.
Fonty Flock drove a Pontiac vehicle in the first 2 seasons. In 1952, he competed in the cup series in a Kaiser stock car. In the following seasons, Flock drove Dodge, Chevrolet, Chrysler, Ford, and Mercury. The vehicles of Fonty Flock were vintage stock cars and there is no information about the models he drove.
Fonty Flock Car Accidents
Before his NASCAR debut, Fonty Flock experienced crashes at the Daytona Beach track. His car flipped after hitting Roy Hall’s vehicle. Flock suffered injuries on head, leg, and chest. In 1951, Flock suffered a crash during a NASCAR race. Flock’s car was hit by multiple cars and he was severely injured with a cut near his eyes.
Flock overcame injuries in most races, but the incident in the 1957 Southern 500 ended his career and life. During the event’s lap 27, Flock’s vehicle lost control and spun. Paul Goldsmith and Bobby Myers were involved in the incident and they hit Flock’s vehicle. Flock slid to the infield and Myers suffered injuries. After the incident, Bobby Myers passed away. Fonty Flock was in hospital before announcing retirement and he died of illness in 1972.
Fonty Flock Car Numbers
The #14 Oldsmobile Fonty Flock was his iconic vehicle. He won the Southern 500 in #14 Oldsmobile sponsored by Air Lift Special. His Oldsmobile was known as the Red Vogt. Flock also secured wins in #47 Hudson Hornet. His other Hudson Hornet numbers were #99 and #14. Flock’s Chrysler car numbers were #34, #36, #300, and #301. He also owned a #7 Gray Ghost Oldsmobile and secured a win in 1951 for Ted Chester.