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July 18, 1958: The King's era begins

Stock Car Racing History

And now I know the location of the longest bar at the NY World's Fair!

July 18, 1958: The King's era begins

Stock Car Racing History

Speaking of World's Fair beer, I was at the 1964 NY World's Fair, but my parents took us to the Coke Pavilion rather than the outstanding attraction at the link below, replete with description & photos:

http://www.nywf64.com/schcen06.shtml

Wonder if any of the Ring members made it?

July 18, 1958: The King's era begins

Stock Car Racing History

Now you've got me wondering if they stock any of the stuff below over at that Georgia racing palace in Dawsonville where Cody hangs out?!

July 18, 1958: The King's era begins

Stock Car Racing History

Thanks, Chase. That was a special day in the history of NASCAR's elite division.

Racing History Minute - July 18, 1965

Stock Car Racing History

So, it was rain that caused the field to be set by points. Thanks, Chase.

Racing History Minute - July 18, 1965

Stock Car Racing History

Clips below are from the Spartanburg and Sarasota papers of July 18, 1965.

Also a note from the July 15, 1965 edition of the St. Petersburg paper noting Panch's win at Islip preceding Watkins Glen.

Racing History Minute - July 18, 1965

Stock Car Racing History

I note that one of my early heroes, J.T. Putney, didn't start his customary #19 Chevy, but rather the #20 Ford of Christiansburg, Virginia's Clyde Lynn. Interestingly, Clyde's fellow racer from Christiansburg, Jabe Thomas of the #25 Star City Body Shop Special, was absent.

RacersReunion OFFICIAL visit to NASCAR Hall of Fame scheduled. Let us know if you can go.

Administrative

I think in an emergency, there are a couple of motels between Shallotte and Myrtle Beach:

RacersReunion OFFICIAL visit to NASCAR Hall of Fame scheduled. Let us know if you can go.

Administrative

You are very observant, Cody. If they had internet service in Shallotte, Bopper's friend, Rev. Stagger would have an on-line Revival where you could send cards, letters and cash!

RacersReunion OFFICIAL visit to NASCAR Hall of Fame scheduled. Let us know if you can go.

Administrative

I don't think they have e-mail service in Shallotte.