Though he won no races he finished no lower than sixth in any event while always running near the front. After at least 28 years driving everything from sports cars to Indy cars to stock cars, he won his first series championship.
Although he never won any races, he consistently placed sixth or better in all events, always staying close to the leaders. Over a 28-year career that included racing in various categories like sports cars, Indy cars, and stock cars, he achieved his first series title.