| Leon Sales | |||||||
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| Born | October 4, 1923 Winston-Salem, North Carolina | ||||||
| Died | April 27, 1981 (aged 57) rural Forsyth County, North Carolina | ||||||
| NASCAR Cup Series career | |||||||
| 8 races run over 3 years | |||||||
| Best finish | 28th (1950) | ||||||
| First race | 1950 Wilkes 200 (North Wilkesboro) | ||||||
| Last race | 1953 Race 2 (Daytona Beach) | ||||||
| First win | 1950 Wilkes 200 (North Wilkesboro) | ||||||
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Leon Sales (October 4, 1923 – April 27, 1981) was an American stock car racing driver. Sales competed in 8 NASCAR Grand National races from 1950 to 1952.[1] He achieved 3 top tens[2] and 1 win, which came at North Wilkesboro Speedway in 1950.[3] Sales died on April 27, 1981, and is buried at Crestview Memorial Park in Forsyth County, North Carolina, alongside his wife Eirleen.[4]