Don Miller of Winston-Salem raced his #69 LMS at several tracks throughout the Southeast in 1977. His sponsor for the season was the Castle Dracula Museum of Myrtle Beach. This is a Jack Walker photo.
@bobby-williamson16 years ago
Don Miller's Chevelle was, technically, ahead of its time. Miller, with his modified experience at Wintson-Salem's Bowman Gray Stadium, had incorporated several 'modified' inspired ideas into his Chevelle LMS.The driver's seat, and all necessasry controls (steering wheel, shifter, pedals) was moved significantly rearward, a common practice today, but rare in the mid-70's. Not too obvious in the above photo, but when the car was 'at speed' on the track, the entire front clip, fenders/hood/grill-bumper, were sloped downward for aerodynamic inhancement. The car's entire body appeared to be 'bowed', when viewed from a distance.Lengendary announcer "BuckShot" Cagle would capatilize on Don's Winston-Salem roots, and would turn the audience into a North Carolina vs. South Carolina battle. It was promotional genius, not seen since. I would go every week, just pull for Don Miller and North Carolina!
@jack-walker16 years ago
Hey Bobby,Thanks for your comment on Don Miller. I remember BuckShot getting the crowd fired up with those North and South words. It think that was usually right after he would tell the drivers to "line em' up, like onions in an onion patch".I can't quite remember, but didn't Miller drive a Green/Gold #69 before the White car?
@bobby-williamson16 years ago
Jack, this same Chevelle had been green with a white top for several years. Castle Dracula, the wax museum, was advertising at the speedway that year (1977) and Miller along with Bonnie Nobles' #00 limited sportsman car (with Lee Edwards driving) carried the Castle Dracula colors, too.In its green/white motif, the Don Miller chevelle was sponsored by "Golden Shamrock Enterprises" along with Modern Chevrolet and Lacy J. Miller machinery exchange, all of Winston-Salem. There must have been some type of "Irish" connection, the race car and their box/truck hauler were both adroned with shamrock stickers. Also, in the rear window of the #69 Chevelle, was a sticker of a hand in patriotic colors giving the "V" peace sign!
@glenn-mishoe16 years ago
I distinctly remember Lee Edwards' #00 Castle Dracula ride at MBS. I can also recall one of my favorite Buckshot Cagle lines instructing all of the "Good drivers, bad drivers and screwdrivers" to report to the pre-race meeting. Maybe somebody should start a list of all-time favorite Buckshot Cagle lines!
Don Miller's Chevelle was, technically, ahead of its time. Miller, with his modified experience at Wintson-Salem's Bowman Gray Stadium, had incorporated several 'modified' inspired ideas into his Chevelle LMS.The driver's seat, and all necessasry controls (steering wheel, shifter, pedals) was moved significantly rearward, a common practice today, but rare in the mid-70's. Not too obvious in the above photo, but when the car was 'at speed' on the track, the entire front clip, fenders/hood/grill-bumper, were sloped downward for aerodynamic inhancement. The car's entire body appeared to be 'bowed', when viewed from a distance.Lengendary announcer "BuckShot" Cagle would capatilize on Don's Winston-Salem roots, and would turn the audience into a North Carolina vs. South Carolina battle. It was promotional genius, not seen since. I would go every week, just pull for Don Miller and North Carolina!
Hey Bobby,Thanks for your comment on Don Miller. I remember BuckShot getting the crowd fired up with those North and South words. It think that was usually right after he would tell the drivers to "line em' up, like onions in an onion patch".I can't quite remember, but didn't Miller drive a Green/Gold #69 before the White car?
Jack, this same Chevelle had been green with a white top for several years. Castle Dracula, the wax museum, was advertising at the speedway that year (1977) and Miller along with Bonnie Nobles' #00 limited sportsman car (with Lee Edwards driving) carried the Castle Dracula colors, too.In its green/white motif, the Don Miller chevelle was sponsored by "Golden Shamrock Enterprises" along with Modern Chevrolet and Lacy J. Miller machinery exchange, all of Winston-Salem. There must have been some type of "Irish" connection, the race car and their box/truck hauler were both adroned with shamrock stickers. Also, in the rear window of the #69 Chevelle, was a sticker of a hand in patriotic colors giving the "V" peace sign!
I distinctly remember Lee Edwards' #00 Castle Dracula ride at MBS. I can also recall one of my favorite Buckshot Cagle lines instructing all of the "Good drivers, bad drivers and screwdrivers" to report to the pre-race meeting. Maybe somebody should start a list of all-time favorite Buckshot Cagle lines!