
His first Corvette was a 57 model he raced in 1959. They made a potent combination, and he soon became known as one of the fastest and hardest-charging drivers running SCCA and CSCC events. He went on to win an astounding 18 of 20 events he entered in 1959, taking home the trophy for the West Coast SCCA B Production National Championship. Bondurants racing career gained a great deal of momentum after he won this championship and Corvette Driver of the Year award in 1959.
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