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Memorial day race in charlotte

Submitted by Johnny Mallonee, 2009

I have been to one or two races on Memorial Day but I think this Mondays race will stick in my mind for a long long time.—AT 1500 hrs or 3pm sharp—THEY RED FLAGGED THE RACE—now ive never saw it before like this ,but for one minute every motor,every noise seemed to disappear,and as the cameras panned the pit crews and stands and other people i do not believe i saw a dry eye in the place,I mean it was erie quiet like never has that place been that quiet. Im not saying it was possessed but I do know the fallen were on everyones mind for that moment and maybe a time afterwards,how long ,who knows but it was very moving!!!!!!!

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