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...
B.C., B.C.E., A.D. and now, P.D.
Legendtorial for May 21, 2013
I assume that most of you know that the measurement of historic time known as “B.C.” refers to any occurrence taking place BEFORE the birth of Christ. The term “B.C.E. was coined...
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...
The Eye of The Beholder
Legendtorial for May 14, 2013
I’m sure most of you have heard the saying “Beauty is in the eye of the Beholder”. As I often do, when working on these Legendtorials, I did a little research about the background of that...
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...
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...
Observations, Opinions, and Omelets
Legendtorial for May 7, 2013
Well, after a Talladega Marathon, or racing and raining, I’m just ready to spout off opinions about what I observed over the weekend. I’m going to talk about “Duck Boy” and...
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...
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...
Lost in the 50s and Happy About It
Legendtorial for April 30, 2013
This is not intended as a political statement or opinion, although, Lord knows, I usually have no problem letting anyone know exactly where I stand on political issues. This...
Opinions and Observations...Mine
Legendtorial for April 23, 2013
I would like to take a minute to remind everyone of the Auction benefit for Rodney Cook this coming Saturday, April 27 th . My good friend, Kenneth Smithey, along with Cory...
NASCAR Speedway Division-Big Bill Did Not Always Succeed
Legendtorial for April 16, 2013
It’s been almost two weeks ago that RacersReunion started a daily post in The Forum entitled “A Racing History Minute”. The series is intended to go back...
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...
Winning Is Still Winning-Class Is Still Classy
Legendtorial for April 9, 2013
I just have to start off this week’s Legendtorial with this tidbit. Remember all the rave reviews Danica got for getting the pole for the Daytona 500? Remember how...
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...
