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NATIONAL 500 qualifing race Oct 14,1967 20 laps to determine the final 7 starters in the National 500
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More Sad News
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William Mack "Bill" Hollar from Burlington,N C passed away on Nov. 26th,2012.Originally from
North Wilkesboro .In the mid sixty's he raced in the NASCAR sportsman division and later raced in the Grand Nationals.His last race was at Dover in 1988.He was 75.Back in the summer of this year Bill rolled out 2 of his original race cars and Lonnie Holt and myself spent several hours talking to Bill and making a few photos.Attached are a couple of those photos and an article about Bill.
May You Rest In Peace
Obutiary can be found at www.lowefuneralhome.com
updated by @laverne-zachary: 08/06/18 06:51:41AM
1950 GN Champ Car Owner Julian Buesink Fielded Multi-Car Teams; Gave Cale Yarborough Early Rides
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Julian Buesink was definitely ahead of his time.The 1950 Championship that he and Bill Rexford won came down to the final race at Occoneechee Speedway on October 29th 1950.Bill Rexford went out early that day and second
place in points Fireball Roberts only had to finish fifth or better to capture the crown.But Fireball decided that the
$1500.00 first place money was better that the $1000.00 that the championship paid so he ran hard all day and eventually blew the engine in the Olds he was driving.Fireball was credited with a 21st place finish,Bill Rexford finished 26th.Neither driver received any points but Rexford had started the race with a 110.5 point lead and was therefore crowned the champion.As champion Bill Rexford was awarded a 1951 Nash Rampler convertible.As they had agreed in their deal the money was split with Julian but soon a disagreement arose over the owenership of Rambler.Julian felt half of the value should be his but Rexford believed he should have total ownership.Rexford eventually traded the convertible for a hardtop model which he raced on short tracks.This disagreement eventually led to the demise of the Rexford- Buesink team
NC State Fair Auto Racing 1940s Video
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Very cool stuff ,Dave.Thanks for sharing.
Another Dale Earnhardt Rarity Found in My Garage Today
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Verycool Dave and thanks for sharing.
What an Honor...
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Here is Gene accepting his award on Sunday at the Old Timers Banquet
What an Honor...
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Gene ,congradulations on your award-you well deserve it.
Was nice to see you back on the track in the number 99 again and especially glad you were able to finish with all 4 wheels on the ground.