Jim Seay
01/10/10 09:29:51AM
@jim-seay
Larry Frank NASCAR sold him short...twice. Questionable scoring procedures cost him the chance to be applauded by a large crowd when he should have received the "Southern 500" trophy immediately after the 1962 race. Then, in 2002 when it was suggested that NASCAR symbolically re-present the award before the 40th anniversary of their screw-up they refused because (and they wouldn't put it that colorful way) "It's something that happened so many years ago and isn't relevant today"...or words to that effect. But,they were wrong.We who knew and felt a strong attachment to Larry for his service in the USMC, and his skills in the sport and his patriotism will always honor his memory.Semper Fi, Oooh Raahhh and Rest in Peace Larry Frank.
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TMC Chase

October 16 - This day in Petty history


10/16/49 - Lee finishes 2nd in a sandwich of Flocks - Bob is 1st, Fonty is 3rd - in the Wilkes 200 at North Wilkesboro in NASCAR's first Strictly...
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TMC Chase

October 15 - This day in Petty history


10/15/67 - G.C. Spencer is the top finisher of the two-car Petty team finishing 5th in the National 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Richard's...
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David Briggs

Can Junior win a championship with Eury Jr.??


I know this will undoubtedly create some controversy, but I'm of the opinion that Junior should have let Rick Hendrick build him a team from...
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TMC Chase

October 14 - This day in Petty history


10/14/62 - Speedy Thompson finished 9th driving car #41 in the National 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in his only Petty Enterprises start.
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TMC Chase

October 13 - This day in Petty history


10/13/53 - Lee Petty finishes 2nd to future employee Jim Paschal in a 200 lapper at Martinsville Speedway.10/13/57 - Lee finishes 2nd to Fireball...
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TMC Chase

October 12 - This day in Petty history


10/12/75 - Richard clinches his 6th Winston Cup championship by finishing 28th, dead last, in the Capital City 500 at Richmond Fairgrounds Speedway.
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Deana Cramberg

Sterling


What is your favorite memory of Sterling???????
@Deana Cramberg started 16 years ago - replies: 1
TMC Chase

October 11 - This day in Petty history


10/11/59 - Lee wins a 200 lapper at Asheville-Weaverville Speedway. Richard finishes 5th in his rookie year.
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TMC Chase

October 10 - This day in Petty history


10/10/54 - Lee finishes 3rd in the Mid-South 250 at Memphis-Arkansas Speedway in LeHi Arkansas. He led 150 of 167 laps, but broke an axle and...
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TMC Chase

October 9 - This day in Petty history


Behind a bit due to some work travel this week. Let's see if we can make up for lost time...10/9/64 - Richard finishes 2nd to Ned Jarrett at...
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