The Bowman Gray Stadium Grand National race, held on Monday, April 18, 1960, at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, was the 13th event of the NASCAR Grand National Series season. This untitled short-track race took place on the famous quarter-mile paved oval known for its intense, close-quarters competition. Scheduled for 200 laps, the event featured a field of 15 cars.
Glen Wood, starting from the pole in the #16 Ford for Wood Brothers Racing, dominated the entire race by leading all 200 laps from start to finish, securing a wire-to-wire victory. This win marked the first NASCAR Grand National victory for both Glen Wood as a driver and the Wood Brothers team, a milestone that highlighted their emerging prowess on short tracks. Glen’s flawless performance outpaced strong competition, as he crossed the finish line ahead of the field.
Rex White finished second in a Chevrolet, completing all 200 laps, followed by Jimmy Massey in third (199 laps, also in a Ford for Wood Brothers). Richard Petty took fourth in a Plymouth (199 laps), and Ned Jarrett rounded out the top five in a Ford (196 laps). The race showcased the competitive nature of NASCAR’s short-track era, with Glen Wood’s dominance standing out amid a mix of mechanical attrition and close battles. It remains a significant early chapter in the storied history of both Bowman Gray Stadium and the Wood Brothers organization.
