Dale Earnhardt 1980 Charlotte 300
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Racing History Minute - July 17, 1983
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More than likely I attended those races.
Here is a personal photo from my collection. Notice the Wrangler sign on the backstretch fence. 
Racing History Minute - July 17, 1983
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I was at this race and remember the on track battle between McCabe and Ellis which led to to some lugnuts being thrown at McCabe as he left pit road by Ellis's crew. One lugnut made through the drivers net and hit McCabe in the nose which bloody it a little. Typical tough McCabe didn't let it bother him and charged onto the track ready to do battle to the finish. Those Beer Tour years were some of best racing I've every witnessed. The 250's were much like the Cardinal and Dogwood 500's, where you had the best short track racers from around the country compete for large purses. A true win/win situations for all involved, Bob and Dick Bahre were some of the best promoters in the country during this time.
Racing History Minute - July 17, 1983
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Actually Dave, Curley and Squier were both part owners of Catamount and Thunder Road and ran the Nascar North Tour (also known as the "Beer Tours") Stroth's, Molson and Coors all took turns as the title sponsor. It was the law suits brought against Nascar by car owners over a couple disputes ( Lajoie/Crouch 85' championship and Bob Dragon's "illegal" carburetor) and how they were managed by Curley that finally brought on the split between Nascar and Curley/Squier. This led to the formation of the ACT Tour (American/Canadian Tour) which switched to ASA/ARTGO style bodies by 1987. In 86' Nascar returned to New England as the Busch Grand National North Series leading to a split of drivers, some loyal to Nascar and some loyal to Curley. It essentially killed Late Model Sportsman racing in New England, which IMO sits squarely on Tom Curley's shoulders.
February 25, 1956: NASCAR's ragtops rumble to life
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Nice work Chase, really enjoyed this one.
December 6, 1964: Rodger Ward Starts 1965 With a California Win
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I counted 2-3 different engine sound tracks. lol. I assumed the on-board footage was the real engine sound?
Another good one Chase, Thanks!
Joe Laquerre jr.
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I do not - sorry. These Laquerre's live in the Barre/Montpelier area of VT.
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesargus/obituary.aspx?pid=172954296
His father Jeff raced at the old Catamount Stadium (Milton VT.) and Thunder Road (Barre VT)
http://www.catamountstadium.com/Mini_Stock_Competitors.htm See Laquerre's #50 Volkswagon Mini Stock here.
Joe Laquerre jr.
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That is Armand J.( "Joey") Laquerre III head stone, he died in a 1991 snowmobile mishap. His car number was 61 and was the uncle to Joey Laquerre Jr.(car #51) and was the brother to Joey Laquerre Sr. car #15.