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WHAT DID MATT FIND THAT JOEY COULDNT

Current NASCAR

As a matter of fact, Johnny, I did like those Studebakers. Neighbor had one when I was growing up, about a 1951 or 1952 I think. That was a different car back in those days. Then, when I was about 12 and had the paper route, a guy on my route bought one of those Studebaker Golden Hawks (I think is the proper name) and that was quite a racy car. Also, attending the Modified Sportsman races in Daytona in the early Sixties the Saturday before the 500, I would see a lot of those mid-fifties Studebakers racing due to the advance aero bodies. Quite something to watch. Seems I recall LeeRoy Yarbrough winnin either once or twice in that even in one of those Studebakers.

I already posted on here somewhere, about the true story of two five or six year olds overhearing a conversation between me and another guy about Studebakers. The little boy asked "What is a Studebaker" and the know-it-all Miss Priss promtly responded "it's something they bake Studes in."

I do prefer Studebakers over Toyotas, you can bet on that.

WHAT DID MATT FIND THAT JOEY COULDNT

Current NASCAR

Johnny, today you got your answer. Matt found illegal rods! Thank you Toyota for your dedication to honesty.

Racing History Minute - April 23, 1960

Stock Car Racing History

A big thank you to Dave Fulton for catching the error in my heading. You guys are awesome.

So, Chase, a big still, huh? What a day that must have been.

Racing History Minute - April 23, 1960

Stock Car Racing History

Back in South Carolina for today's History Minute, returning to Greenville-Pickens Speedway which, in 1960, was a half mile dirt track with what was then already a rich history in racing. On this date in 1960, the Grand National (now Cup) series pulled into town for a 100 mile race.

Twenty-two cars started the event, led by Curtis Turner, who won the pole in only his third start in this now 14 race old season. Curtis took the lead at the drop of the green flag and the first 85 circuits were all his. Curtis was leading by a big margin when his Holman-Moody Ford overheated badly and he dropped out of the race.

Lee Petty, in a 1960 Plymouth, took over the lead and for several laps that lead was contested between Lee and that "up-start" son of his, Richard, in another Plymouth. Lee finally shook the persistent youngster but then had to contend with a hard-charging Ned Jarrett going for his second win of the season. On lap 140, Jarrett shoved the nose of his 1960 Ford under Petty and took the lead he would hold until the end winning the event with a .5 second lead over the elder Petty. This was Ned's fourth overall win in the Grand National Division.

There were 8,000 fans in attendance to witness the caution-free 200 laps. Even with no cautions, only 8 cars of the original 22 starters were running at the end. One of those cars still running at the finish was in 17th, 125 laps behind winner Jarrett.

Top Five finishers were:

1. Ned Jarrett, Ford, winning $800.00

2. Lee Petty, Plymouth, winning $625.00

3. Richard Petty, Plymouth, winning $375.00

4. Tommy Irwin, Ford T-Bird, winning $275.00

5. Bob Welborn, Chevrolet, winning $250.00

Sixth through tenth were Gerald Duke, Neil Castles, David Pearson, Rex White and Bill Parnell. Other finishers of note were Junior Johnson 12th, Fred Harb 13th, Bunkie Blackburn 14th, Joe Weatherly 15th, Curtis Turner 16, Buck Baker 17th, Jimmy Pardue 19th, PAUL LEWIS 20th, G.C. Spencer 21st, and Roy Tyner 21st.

updated by @tim-leeming: 12/05/16 04:00:58PM

Bunches of Roses and Petunias and now this

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Johnny, I have already written the Legendtorial for tonight and will mention this issue there, although not to the extent it should be discussed. F-1 qualifies like this, I understand, and from the article I read, NASCAR thinks it takes too long for one car at a time to run a qualifying lap on a road course. I'm sure this is in tune with television alloted time for qualifying. I think that really increases the chances of crashing out the primary car when all the drivers are trying to run their fastest laps in a pack. I've heard starting positions on a road course are more critical than other tracks and I can see that because of the difficulty to pass.

SC Brothers Grand Marshals of Denny Hamlin Showdown Thursday Night

Current NASCAR

That is really a cool thing about those two brothers. I will try to watch that Thursdaynight. I believe I heard SPEED is carrying it.

Racing History Minute - April 22, 1951

Stock Car Racing History

Charles, I deeply appreciate you reading and commenting each day. We are building a history record here for sure thanks to Greg Feilden and what he did and people like Dave Fulton and Chase (toomuchcountry) adding to it. I'm loving it. Keep reading and keep commenting.

Racing History Minute - April 22, 1951

Stock Car Racing History

Thanks Patsy. I appreciate you reading and commenting.

Racing History Minute - April 22, 1951

Stock Car Racing History

Thanks, Sandeep. I am really enjoying doing these.

Racing History Minute - April 22, 1951

Stock Car Racing History

It is my understanding Leland was a cousin to Bob but I have no way to verify that. I did have contact a couple years ago with Bob Colvin's grandson who is living in Charleston, but I've misplaced his business card. The grandson told me he has many mementoes from Bob's time at Darlington.