https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hudson_Hornet
they had a better track record in early nastycar racing
and a factory backed racing performance parts
Overall, Hudson won 27 of the 34 NASCAR Grand National races in 1952, followed by 22 wins of 37 in 1953, and capturing 17 of the 37 races in 1954 — "an incredible accomplishment, especially from a car that had some legitimate luxury credentials