We've got a much requested story for you this week over at Georgia Racing History.com .

Everybody asks about this story. Everybody wants to know if this story is real, and if it all actually happened.

It is, and it did.

In 1953, Georgia Racing Hall of Fame member Tim Flock was piloting a Hudson Hornet in NASCAR for fellow Hall of Fame member Ted Chester. They, along with mechanic B.B. Blackburn, were looking to defend their 1952 Grand National championship title.

A few races in, Ted Chester hit on a neat idea to get some attention for their team. He suggested the team add a co-driver for Tim.

The co-driver was.....a monkey named Jocko Flocko!

You can read all about the story of NASCAR's only co-driver and one of the sports most popular legends over at Georgia Racing History.com .

Hey, don't forget...the third annual Lakewood Speedway Reunion, coming up August 7 at the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame, located in the Dawsonville Municipal Complex in Dawsonville, Georgia

This year, we plan to honor the Flock Brothers of NASCAR fame, Tim, Bob and Fonty, who were among the winningest drivers of record at Lakewood. Along with the three brothers, we plan to honor the other members of the Flock family that made them a unique group in the annals of Georgia Auto Racing. We're also anticipating a big turnout from the motorcycle community, as several former two-wheel racers have said they plan to come out to the event this year for the first time as we also prepare to induct our first champion motorcycle racer, Ted Edwards, into the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame in October. We're also planning to have a host of vintage dirt track racing motorcycles on hand to pay homage to the two-wheeled history that was written at Lakewood, along with all the four wheel history there. Cost to attend is $15, which includes a catered meal from the world famous Dawsonville Pool Room. Reservations are required. Attendants are encouraged to bring any photos or memorabilia from the speedway. For more info or to RSVP, you can call 706-265-3256. You can also get more info at www.georgiaracinghof.com .

Also, you can now purchase tickets to both the Lakewood Speedway Reunion and to the GRHOF banquet in October through the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame website! Again, just visit www.georgiaracinghof.com .
Happy Birthday wishes go out this week on July 20 to Pete Hamilton and Ron Young and on July 21 to Sam Colvin.

Thanks to all, and have a great weekend!

Brandon Reed
Georgia Racing History.com