Today almost got away from me before I had a chance to post today's anniversary Petty win. The King won the Georgia 500 at Middle Georgia Raceway in Byron, GA. Read more here:
http://bench-racing.blogspot.com/2011/11/november-8-this-day-in-petty-history.html
... including how this lost track can link Jimi Hendrix, moonshine, Dodge trucks, Richard Pryor, the Allman Brothers, and ... Racers Reunion.
TMC
I saw the King at a car show at the Indy Motor Speedway in mid September and had him sign a picture of him behind Bobby Allsion in the 22 car as they pass Neil Castles in the 06 from the race you write about. Richards comment was we were behind there but we won the race. Well I did not remember who won but as we walked away my wife checked on the I phone with google and sure enough the King did win. This many years and hundreds of races later he remembers where he and the team won. As always the King stayed and signed as long as there were folks wanting to see him. Still is one of the greatest of all time.
Mike Ashley
