1969 Texas 500

Posted a blog entry today to commemorate the birthday of one of our Schaefer HOFers. While the anniversary of the 1969 Texas 500 is December 7th vs. December 3rd, it made sense to post it today in my opinion. One, there are no other significant races that ran on December 3rd to blog about. Ha! Two, December 7th should be reserved to commemorate an event with far more significance than a race in College Station that few people cared about back then.

Many of you may already be aware of this race. Yet, I still find it one of the craziest and funniest stories to happen during a race.

http://bench-racing.blogspot.com/2012/12/december-3-birthday-and-buddys-bobble.html

I was in the Army stationed at Fort Hood Texas and went to the race. Just happened to be standing near Bakers pit stall and watched Cotton and Donnie flashing two boards. Buddy actually turned in the seat after passing the pit stall trying to read the boards. I'll never forget Donnie Owens whacking the Dodge in the middle of the hood with a big sledge hammer.

Chase, y'all's club house in the background oif the first photo needs a little decorating touch!

Wow... you are on top of every aspect. It had not dawned on me that the clubhouse color was Petty Blue, lol!