Don Smyle looking for some info
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Note; Curtis Turner won the 1965 Charlotte ARCA race driving the #2, not the #13...So still trying to figure this out...
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Don Smyle looking for some info
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The credentials indicated its the 1964 October races.
Don Smyle looking for some info
Stock Car Racing History
In looking at the credential it looks like a Permatex late model race.
Darlington Raceway Radio Network by Don Smyle
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Perry..Thanks for the observations. I will go back through my notes. However, Frank Jenny told me in person that Universal did take over the Darlington Race broadcasts for several years as "Universal Darlington" Raceway Network, in conjunction with the Universal broadcasts of other race events. As mentioned, I have more of the story i have yet to post..stay tuned.
Sun Drop Grand National Cup?
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OK, Question: I recently purchased a pennant that has "Sun Drop Grand National Cup" on it along with the old NASCAR logo from the early 70's, as well as the tracks Darlington, Martinsville, Rockingham, N. Wilkesboro, Charlotte, and Hickory on it...Anybody know the story behind this? I have seen some photos with drivers with qualifying trophies that have Sun Drop on it..Was this some sort of qualifying award for those specific tracks???
updated by @don-smyle: 12/05/16 04:02:07PM
Due to my wife's health we have moved into my Daughter's house.
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I have had an obsession with collecting these pins. I have a complete set from 1948, Mechanic, owner, driver and member. I have one from every year 1948-1965 (when they stopped making the dated ones and went to the generic without dates)...The only year i am missing is 1949??? haven't been able to find one anywhere. Have over 75 of these pins...I contacted the original company that created them and they don't have a list of what years, how many or how many styles for each year. So, every time i find a new one it's another piece of the puzzle. It's amazing how many different styles were created for each year, as well as the different colors. If i get a chance I will post a photo of some of them....
New Oldschool race site
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Hey everyone...I have been working diligently for the past two months on a new site that launched yesterday...It's not intended to compete with any other sites or be the source of deep archival information, but if you like old school racing and old school diecast you will likely enjoy this site. Also a great fan forum section... http://universityofracing.com/
updated by @don-smyle: 12/05/16 04:02:07PM
Wendell Scott
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If you haven't seen it already, take a minute to read the great article written by Rick Houston on the NASCAR.com homepage. NASCAR has always ignored this man unless it suited their "diversity" program....Interested to see how the docudrama turns out. Those types of films always concern me....BTW, the lead photo on the home page is from the Smyle Media archive. Shot by veteran NASCAR photographer Jerry Overman.
updated by @don-smyle: 12/05/16 04:02:07PM