Big Bill, back in the early 50s used all kinds of tricks to promote Stock Car Racing.

Jim Streeter
@jim-streeter
10 years ago
242 posts

When he opened Champion Speedway in Fayetteville NC, he made the announcement that ****(I cant remember his name) The NASCAR Sportsman West Virginia State Champion would be racing. I later found out that NASCAR had only one(1)race the previous year in West Virginia andonly 8 cars entered the race (4 were running at the finish).He won! he finished last at Fayetteville.

He was a real promoter. I really admired that man!


updated by @jim-streeter: 12/05/16 04:00:58PM
bill mcpeek
@bill-mcpeek
10 years ago
820 posts

Sounds like a Carnival barker among other things Jim. lol...He was indeed a real promoter...

Dave Fulton
@dave-fulton
10 years ago
9,137 posts

Good one Jim. Thanks.




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