- 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.
- Last NASCAR race was in 1964 at Watkins Glen
- 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.
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