My visit with the Legend

Today, I got a chance to meet the Legend Tim Leeming! I took him through a long tour the Georgia Racing Hall of Fame (about 3 1/2 hours!) Then we went for lunch at the famous Dawsonville Pool Room where Legend got to meet Gordon Pirkle. Then, since I figured he hadn't got enough racing fever....I took him out to the Elliott Race Shop, Ernie was there, but walked away and the lady at the front desk said we couldnt go in...... . Oh Well, i still had lots of fun and I'm sure Legend did too!
updated by @cody-dinsmore: 03/13/19 03:29:14AM

Yes, Ed, The Legend had an awesome day! Cody is quite the host and I can now speak from experience that his knowledge is in his head, not in a book somewhere. As Cody said, we spent about 3 and 1/2 hours in the museum and it was an incredible experience to hear Georgia Racing History from someone who loves it and lives it. It is worth anyone's time to go to the museum but IF you're fortunate enough to get Cody to walk you through it, your experienc will be all the more impressive. I have to say the Dawsonville Pool Room is so full of the magic of the area that you can't quite put a finger on why you feel so good just being in there. The cheeseburger was great too.It was impressive to see the Elliott race shop even though we couldn't get past the front desk. Just a tour through history thinking of Bill in that number 9 burning up the tracks.Cody Dinsmore is the real thing. I enjoyed every second there and it wasn't until I was dropping Cody off at his house that I realized I hadn't even looked at my watch all afternoon. Time was not important. Trying to absorb all Cody was presenting was the important thing.Thanks Cody! For everything, including my gift bag.Tim


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What a change! It's been awhile since I've checked in and I'm quite surprised. It may take me awhile to figure it our but first look it's really great.

You're very welcome and Thanks again for coming down! Tim Leeming said:

Yes, Ed, The Legend had an awesome day! Cody is quite the host and I can now speak from experience that his knowledge is in his head, not in a book somewhere. As Cody said, we spent about 3 and 1/2 hours in the museum and it was an incredible experience to hear Georgia Racing History from someone who loves it and lives it. It is worth anyone's time to go to the museum but IF you're fortunate enough to get Cody to walk you through it, your experienc will be all the more impressive. I have to say the Dawsonville Pool Room is so full of the magic of the area that you can't quite put a finger on why you feel so good just being in there. The cheeseburger was great too.
It was impressive to see the Elliott race shop even though we couldn't get past the front desk. Just a tour through history thinking of Bill in that number 9 burning up the tracks.
Cody Dinsmore is the real thing. I enjoyed every second there and it wasn't until I was dropping Cody off at his house that I realized I hadn't even looked at my watch all afternoon. Time was not important. Trying to absorb all Cody was presenting was the important thing.
Thanks Cody! For everything, including my gift bag.
Tim

Tim, I stopped by the museum in Dawsonville one day and was very impressed. I was there by myself but found it to be true to its name. It was about Georgia racers, not just nationally known drivers. The North Carolina Motorsports Hall of Fame could learn a thing or two from them.

Hey Thanks Dennis, how long ago was that? Dennis Andrews said:

Tim, I stopped by the museum in Dawsonville one day and was very impressed. I was there by myself but found it to be true to its name. It was about Georgia racers, not just nationally known drivers. The North Carolina Motorsports Hall of Fame could learn a thing or two from them.

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