This week, Mike Bell remembers one of the most important people to Georgia short track racing's history, not to mention to short track racing throughout the south in a column over at
Georgia Racing History.com .
"Uncle Bob" Harmon started out promoting races in his native Alabama, but soon promoted events in Georgia and all over the south as part of his All Pro Series. Harmon gave several young drivers a chance to shine under the All Pro banner, and continued to do so after selling the series to NASCAR.
Harmon passed away in 2002, but the effect of his influence and work can be seen all over the state of Georgia and across the south. You can read Bell's thoughts on "Uncle Bob" this week at
Georgia Racing History.com .
Happy Birthday wishes go out this week on Feb. 28 to Mario Andretti, on March 2 to Bubba Farr and on March 3 in memory of Tiny Lund (1927-1975).
Thanks everybody, and have a great weekend!
Brandon Reed
Georgia Racing History.com
Brandon, Really glad to see Mr. Harmon is remembered, a great promoter! My father-in-law, Gene Tharpe built and owned DeSoto Speedway in Bradenton Fla., and in the early to mid 80's, we hosted a number of All-Pro races!What a GREAT show they always put on, Bob was wonderful to work with! With drivers Steve Grissom,Butch Miller, Stanley Smith, Mike Alexander,Tim Nooner,Dick Trickle,Joe Nemecek, Gary Balough, Dick Anderson, the Allisons( Kenny, Davey, Clifford), and many more!! The racing was always "AWESOME"!! I miss the All-Pro more than any other series I ever witnessed. I was priviledged to attend the 1984 World Crown 300, and is still on the top of my list as most memorable, Hot Shoe Balough won the race with Trickle secound! The list of drivers at that race is too long to list here! AWESOME MEMORIES!!! Rick