Jeff Gilder
07/07/08 11:13:28PM
@jeff-gilder
Who would have thought They ran the back roadsIn the middle of nightPrecious cargo on boardTripping before daylightHoning their skillsWithout realizationThey were forming the rootsOf stock car racingThe shine you seeWasnt enoughTo quench the thirstOf men so toughThey began to competeIn a test of speed,Power, courage,And honor...indeedEngine builders, car ownersAnd drivers alikeRacing in some fieldTo the crowds delightWho could have imaginedThat one could take a thrillTo the heights of NASCARBut Mr. Raymondand Big BillThanks, Red Byron, Gober ,Charlie, Richard, and NedJunior, Bobby, Paul,David, Dale and FredAnd all the great driversWho raced for love and passionSo that todays stars could haveAirplanes, motorhomes, and fashion...lol
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TMC Chase

September 22 - This day in Petty history


9/22/63 - Richard finishes 5th in car #41 in the Old Dominion 500 at Martinsville. Teammate Jimmy Massey finishes 36th and dead last in a #43 Petty...
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TMC Chase

September 21 - This day in Petty history


9/21/52 - Lee finishes 2nd in a 300 lapper at Dayton Speedway in Ohio.9/21/57 - Gwyn Staley finishes 4th in Julian Petty-owned Chevrolet, and Lee...
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TMC Chase

September 20 - This day in Petty history


9/20/59 - Lee wins at Orange Speedway in Hillsboro NC.9/20/70 - Richard wins the Mason-Dixon 300 at Dover in the winged Plymouth Superbird.9/20/81...
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TMC Chase

September 19 - This day in Petty history


9/19/76 - Richard finishes 2nd to Cale Yarborough in the Delaware 500 at Dover.9/19/82 - Kyle finishes a close 2nd to Darrell Waltrip in the CRC...
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TMC Chase

September 18 - This day in Petty history


9/18/60 - Richard wins at Hillsboro NC from the pole.9/18/64 -Richard finishes 3rd in a 500 lap race at Old Dominion Speedway in Manassas...
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TMC Chase

September 17 - This day in Petty history


9/17/65 - Richard wins a 400 lapper at Old Dominion Speedway in Manassas VA.9/17/67 - Richard wins his 8th race in a row by winning the Hillsboro...
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TMC Chase

September 16 - This day in Petty history


9/16/79 - Richard wins the CRC Chemicals 500 at Dover Downs International Speedway.
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TMC Chase

September 15 - This day in Petty history


9/15/67 - Richard wins from the pole in the Maryland 300 at Beltsville Speedway for his 7th win in a row.9/15/68 - Richard wins the Hillsboro 150...
@TMC Chase started 16 years ago - replies: 0
D'Nascar Nut

DEI up for sale?


Boy...being an outsider to all the problems at DEI one can form opinions without all the facts. I personally have not been able to understand why...
@D'Nascar Nut started 16 years ago - replies: 2
TMC Chase

September 14 - This day in Petty history


9/14/52 - Lee wins at the famous Langhorne Speedway in Pennsylvania. 9/14/69 - Talladega runs its debut race without most of its star drivers...
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