Richard Petty article from 1969 about switch to Ford
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My dad never forgave Richard for the switch to Ford, even when he came back to Plymouth in 1970.
Forum Activity for @don-good
Fourth Annual Legends Helping Legends
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I'm going to both Bristol and Martinsville the next couple of weeks. I can't imaging enjoying those trips more than I enjoyed the Legends events. It's always great talking and spending time with people I remember racing 30-40 years ago. They're what made NASCAR, and I'm glad to let them know there are lots of folks who still appreciate them.
New Blog and Book
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Dan Pierce, a history professor buddy of mine has a new blog. With admitted prejudice in his favor, I think it's pretty good. His first entry concerns the new Madhouse show and can be accessed at www.realnascar.com .Also, he's got new book titled "Real NASCAR: White Lightning, Red Clay, and Big Bill France" that's about to be released. I've read many NASCAR histories, and this one is different from others. Read about it at http://uncpress.unc.edu/browse/book_detail?title_id=1687 . Be sure to read what guys like Humpy Wheeler say about it. It's also available for order (cheaper) at amazon.com.My personal slant is that Dan and I have been friends for 35+ years. For about 20 of those years, he made fun of my affinity for NASCAR. Then in 1994, I had an extra ticket for the Bristol night race. He was hooked.
updated by @don-good: 03/20/19 06:26:53AM
WHY IS BOBBY ISAAC FORGOTTEN IN HICKORY...........?
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I agree entirely. I grew up in Hickory and Bobby was, and still is, my all-time favorite.