By - Roger Jewell
Way back yonder in the late 70's and 80's and early 90's I penned a regular weekly column in "Southern Auto Racing News," which eventually changed names to a more generic title of "Racing News." It was fun and some folks enjoyed reading my stories. So, since the demise of that former publication the columns have been on the back burner. Hopefully I can revive the old title here on this site.
Recently I paid a visit to my old stomping grounds, Greenville-Pickens Speedway between Greenville and Easley, South Carolina. As soon as I entered through the third turn gate the old memories started flowing like flood waters from the nearby Saluda River.
The first thing that head me front and center as I strolled through the pits and surveyed the crowd in the grandstand was a startling realization. "Man," I uttered to myself, "either the drivers and fans here are getting younger or I'm getting older." I kept walking and tried not to look too damned old.
