It was the last DNF for 84 races, starting the streak of finishing races that he is most famous for, which ended at Atlanta Motor Speedway in 1963. ![]() ![]() In 1961, Beam suffered an engine failure at Richmond International Raceway. He made 2 starts in the NASCAR Convertible Division that year. 1959 was his best season, where he started 30 of 44 events, had 12 top 10 finishes including his first career top 5, and finished 4th in points. In 1958, he ran 20 races, with a single top 10 finish. ![]() Beam made his Grand National debut in 1957, finishing 20th in a self-owned Chevy.
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