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Last week, on my segment, I talked about Bill Elliott's brave move from his family team at the end of 1991 to Junior Johnson's team in 92. He had a great year, winning 5 races, 4 of which were won consecutively, but lost that year's...
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Bill Elliott Racing History 1992-2000
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When we last talked, Winston Cup Champion and NASCAR's Most Popular Driver was planning to leave his family-based and...
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Slick Tracks and Push Rod Bullets
We had a couple of weeks with a lot of rain and that’s not good dirt tracks. I got wind of a race that had a pretty decent sized purse and we decided to go down to give them a whirl. Now don’t tell anyone but...
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The Ending of an Era
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When we left off last week, Bill Elliott was at one of the biggest times of the year - winning 11 races and 11 poles in 1985 in addition...
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Bill Elliott - Coors Days 1984 - 1985
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Last time you heard a 'Georgia Racing History' segment, it was about how Harry Melling really helped the Elliott Race...
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By Jeff Gilder
I'm finally getting around to writing about my experience this past Saturday night at the infamous Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston Salem, NC. Taking in a race there has long been on the bucket list. I can tell you, it should...
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First Career Cup Start
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Just this past weekend, Bill Elliott's son, Chase, made his debut in one of the three top level divisions of NASCAR, the Camping World...
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The History of Lakewood Speedway
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In 1875, while the state of Georgia was still in the “reconstruction” phase after Sherman practically burned down the...
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Southern Nights-The Little Truck That Couldn't
If you've been keeping up with my ramblings you may have noticed the little pickup I pull with. It has had a little drama of its own going to races.
Now the little truck was originally built to be...
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Race Drivers and Injuries
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This past race in California was quite the sight to be seen. I only saw part of it, and honestly, I'm glad I did.What I've...
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