Tim Flock, the 1952 and 1958 NASCAR champion, had a monkey co-pilot during a race at Hickory Motor Speedway on May 16, 1953. "Jocko Flocko", a Rhesus monkey, earned the distinction (technically) of being the only monkey to win a NASCAR race. The monkey "retired" two weeks later when it became frightened during the race after peering into the wheel wells.
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