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Legendtorial for March 29, 2016
Can you believe it has been 89 days since we welcomed the year of 2016. Truly a year to go down in history as one of the most bizarre ever recorded in American Politics. Without getting...
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I ran across the following ads for the Cleveland County Speedway in Shelby, NC from 1957. At first I thought they were posted in the paper by fans commenting on events that took place at the speedway but the more I found it seemed clear they were...
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Well, Is the Racing Better?
Legendtorial for March 15, 2016
I am sorry I could not be with you all tonight. There are some, I know, are jumping for joy that there is no Legend to kick around this Tuesday. But, have no fear (those of you who...
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Atlanta Remembered
Legendtorial for March 1, 2016
Tonight I won't talk about remembering Atlanta before that damn Yankee, William T. Sherman, destroyed most of it. That's sort of ancient history although some folks still do not enjoy the...
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The Passion of a Race Fan
Legendtorial for February 23, 2016
After all my years in and around NASCAR racing, I am convinced there is no great passion or any fan of any sport than that of race fans. Back in my early days, it was sort of split...
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Tis the Season
Legendtorial for February 16, 2016
Yes, I know the title for tonight's Legendtorial, the first of this New Year, is somewhat ambiguous. By that, I mean some will wonder if I am talking about racing season, the political season,...
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We were wondering if anyone might be able to tell if this photo is at the Columbia Speedway. This photo was downloaded years ago with the caption "Richard Petty's Last Dirt Track Win". If correct, this would be the first known photo of the car...
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I'm looking to buy old photo's of Jimmy Mairs #0 from Beltsville Speedway (MD), Old Dominion Speedway (VA), 1970 Permatex, 300 Daytona and many other short tracks. jtmairs@yahoo.com
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I am compiling the most comprehensive encyclopedia of U.S. drag strips ever produced online. I'm including sanctioned, independent, outlaw, and old speedway tracks, too. It is still a work-in-progress, but I have thus far entered most of the...
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Here's How the car looked on display at the Mich. Auto Racing Fan Club's 50th Anniversary Banquet. Below: John's partners in "crime". Below: Me, car owner John Nece, paint & body guy Brian Norton, John's long time friend and crew member...
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