Watson won in the Sports Car Club of America (SCCA), Grand American and IMSA.

[3] In 76 events entered during 1976, Watson won 41 short track races which was the second most in the United States that year behind Larry Schuler with 43 wins.

[5] Watson began racing on two national tours in 1977 - the American Speed Association (ASA) and USAC Stock Car.

[3] Watson was the first USAC Stock Car driver to win in his first career start at the 1977 Milwaukee Mile event.

[8] Watson attempted to qualify for the following race at Ontario Motor Speedway for Phil Howard but did not make the field.

[6] Watson starting working as the Competition Direct for the Grand American Road Racing Association when it formed in 1999.