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This would add up to 6,950.5 miles (11,185.7 km) raced in total. Total earnings for Possum Jones was $ 13,680 ($ 132,264.08 when adjusted for inflation). On average, Jones started in 21st place and finished in 20th place. Possum Jones was also a NASCAR owner during the 1963 and 1964 seasons. He
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