I lost two of my racing heros within a matter of days. Along with 6-Time Bowman-Gray Stadium Modified Champion Pee-Wee Jones, we lost Hayward Plyler as well. Hayward, aka "Haywood", was a legend around the Carolina dirt tracks, especially at Metrolina & Concord. Check out some old photos of Hayward in my photo album.Hayward L. Plyler, 69, died Dec. 22, 2008, at his home. He was born in Chesterfield, S.C., and lived in Vero Beach for 23 years, coming from Kannapolis, N.C. He was a race car driver in the Carolina Circuit. Survivors include his wife, Rose Moren Plyler of Vero Beach; son, Randy Plyler of Hershey, Pa.; daughter, Kim Cagle of New London, N.C.; stepdaughter, Heidi DiTrocchio of Vero Beach; brother, Harold Plyler of Kannapolis; sister, Faye Freeze of Kannapolis; and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his sister, Elaine Little. SERVICES: Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Dec. 27 at Strunk Funeral Home in Vero Beach. A service will be at 1 p.m. Dec. 28 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Crestlawn Cemetery. A memorial service will be in Kannapolis at a later date.You can leave your condolences here:http://www.legacy.com/IndependentTribune/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=121810530