C. Robert Powell
08/11/15 09:41:28PM
@c-robert-powell
Hickory Speedway Dirt Track

I was born in 1951, the year the track was built. As a teenager, I begged my Dad to take me to the track to sell popcorn or score so I could get in free. The track was dirt then. I remember the pit wall being formed for concrete, but the concrete was not poured in time for the Saturday night race. A car spun on the fourth turn and splintered the first 20 or 30 feet of the new wood form for the pit wall. Does anyone remember the driver? Please share other stories or share photos.

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Jacob Flynn

Anyway to help Mr. Ard battle alzeheimers?


We are fans of Mr. Ard, and ive heard he is battling alzeheimers. If you have an idea for helping Mr. Busch Grand National Sam Ard, just post it on...
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Tony20Fan

Dale Sr.


How many of ya think he was the best driver to come in NASCAR??
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TMC Chase

December 17 - This day in Petty history


12/17/69 - Richard announces he is returning to Plymouth beginning with the 1970 season after a one-year stint with Ford. The big attraction?...
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Roger Brehm

Have you visited the camp?


I will be adding photos so others can see what is at the VJG camp
@Roger Brehm started 16 years ago - replies: 1
TMC Chase

December 2 - This day in Petty history


12/2/1956 - Lee finishes 5th in a 200 lapper at Concord Speedway in North Carolina.
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TMC Chase

December 1 - This day in Petty history


12/1/1963 - Richard finished 5th in car #42 at a 200 lapper at Speedway Park in Jacksonville FL. The winner of the race was Wendell Scott - his...
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TMC Chase

November 26 - This day in Petty history


11/26/1959 - Lee finishes 4th and Richard finishes 6th in a 200 lap race at Columbia Speedway in South Carolina.11/26/1968 - Richard wins the pole...
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TMC Chase

November 25 - This day in Petty history


11/25/68 - Richard shocks the racing world with his announcement that he will switch from Plymouths to Fords beginning with the 1969 season. He...
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TMC Chase

November 22 - This day in Petty history


11/22/62 - Jim Paschal won the Turkey Day 200 at Tar Heel Speedway, Randleman, NC in a #41 Petty Plymouth.
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TMC Chase

November 21 - This day in Petty history


11/21/71 - Richard finishes 3rd in the Wilkes 400 at North Wilkesboro.
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