June 29: This day in Petty AND Rex White history

See my post regarding stats:

http://racersreunion.com/community/forum/stock-car-racing-history/15705/beware-the-record-keepers-ie-racing-reference-fielden-do-you-know-the-reds-myler-robinson

Greg's research over the years has been exemplary with what he has had to work with.

As for Mr. Golenbock, I'm not sure that any publication in history regarding NASCAR contained more errors than his book. Ditto his book on the late Jim Valvano, the great NC State basketball coach.

Be VERY careful of your sources. Mr. Golenbock's accuracy on any subject is suspect.

I'm NOT referring to the Encyclopedia. I said BOOK. Read my post again.

I'm referring to Mr. Golenbock's NASCAR books, especially the first, "American Zoom." Filled with mistakes, just as I am told in reviews is his latest effort on Mr. Humpy Wheeler.

Again, anything in which Mr. Golenbock has had a hand is to be read and trusted with a grain of salt.

Ditto re: Humpy's book. Golenbock's book Miracle: Bobby Allison and the Saga of the Alabama Gang has many questionable references too.

Just like a Cubs fan in April, I'm always hopeful of a quality product when I read a new racing book. Sadly like a Cubs fan in September, I end up generally disappointed.

Yes he does make the big bucks and more errors than I have ever read in any other NASCAR book.

And, for the record, just in case any "newbie" happens to wander into these posts, I do want to affirm for them that you are my good FRIEND and that this is just a family discussion!

Agreed re: Zoom. While I've found many errors in his later books that affected my enjoyment of reading them, I really enjoyed Zoom. The errors are there, but they didn't take away from the flow of his stories as they did in his others IMO.

Or because I read it several years ago, I was simply too ignorant to pick up on his errors! haha

Hopefully, his writing has been financially rewarding for him. However, I doubt he has retired on the revenue streams from his books b/c he hasn't changed his name yet to Peter Goldenbuck.

Awww shucks,and I just went and popped a big bag of popcorn and got me a big Orange drink to settle in for a 10 rounder

Don't kid yourself Johnny. If this truly was going to be a legit scrap, Gilder would be trying to make it a pay-per-view event on RacersReunion Radio. haha

Battle of the smoking keys-- I can see the headlines now

did you step in something?? or rather dodge a hole

Well, y'all let me know if Jeff is gonna promote this so I can go hire a manager who is not scared of--- like I am, lol!

I am ALREADY sorry!!!

BTW,

This is one of my favs:

Whoa wait a minute,I didnt see the ring girl come around with what round this was,,, yall going to fast for me,Gonna spill my big Orange drink

I think this fight is rigged----- one sided affair

That was just the undercard for a different match!

Checking with GoDaddy to see if we can borrow Danica as ring girl!

Psst, hey Dave. A tip for you -- Boxing in the 'squared circle' is no longer popular. Today, its all about the mixed martial arts stuff and Ultimate Fighting in the octagon. Here is a quick video tutorial to hone your skills.

I don't kick as good as I used to!

Well I sure hope nobody volunteers to hold you while I get kicked!

Why don't someone ask Rex White ???? I think he drove for both car owners

Thanks

Harlow Reynolds

Lynchburg,Va.