For Massachusetts native Ralph Moody, it all started with a Model T Ford he built in 1935 and raced on nights and weekends.
After driving a tank under the command of General George S. Patton in World War II, he moved to Florida in 1949 so he could race year-round. Moody won five NASCAR premier series races from 1956-57.
The mechanically skilled Moody paired with business-minded John Holman to form Homan-Moody Racing in 1957, forming the foundation of a powerhouse NASCAR team
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Holman-Moody competed from 1957-73 winning consecutive championships with David Pearson (1968-69) and taking the checkered flag with Mario Andretti at the 1967 Daytona 500.
Some of the sport’s most legendary figures piloted cars owned by Holman-Moody Racing, including NASCAR Hall of Famers Joe Weatherly, Fred Lorenzen, Fireball Roberts, Bobby Allison and Pearson.
Overall, the Homan-Moody partnership earned 96 wins and 83 poles in 525 premier starts.
RALPH MOODY BIO
Born: Sept. 10, 1917
Died: June 9, 2004
Hometown: Taunton, Massachusetts
Championships
Cup Series: 1968, 1969
Cup Series Stats
Competed: 1957-1973
Starts: 525
Wins: 96
Poles: 83
Years on Ballot: 6