In the world of NASCAR, we hear often about the legendary drivers of the 60s and 70s: Richard Petty, David Pearson, Cale Yarborough, Donnie and Bobby Allison, etc. Given all of those names, it comes as no surprise that there was a ton of talent in the NASCAR garage during the season of 1969.

What might be surprising to some is the driver who was viewed to have the best season that year, and one of the best seasons in NASCAR history: a Jacksonville, FL, native named LeeRoy Yarbrough. Though he's on the list of NASCAR's top 50 drivers of all-time, he's not talked about very often by many in the sport. 

Why is that?

In the first of a two-part series, J.D. and Derrick Smith dive into what made LeeRoy Yarbrough one of the best drivers in racing in the late 60s...and why we don't hear as much about him anymore. 

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