@mike-hogan13 years ago
Terrible day in Darlington history, 2 pit crew members killed in this incident.
@ron-wetzler13 years ago
wow I didnt know that very sad
@mike-hogan13 years ago
Ron, this accident was what brought about "pit road" as we know it today. Prior to this the pits actually were right on the track. Bobby Johns' car literally flew through Joe Lee Johnson's (winner of inaugural World 600) pit stall that day and killed his crew chief and another crewman instantly. I was 12 years old and was sitting directly across from where it happened. It was a scene I will NEVER forget!
@ron-wetzler13 years ago
Its a bad sight I saw Don MacTavish get killed at Daytona if you know about that it was most grusome one ever . I posted a video on line if your interested the link is on the pics page under Jerry Cooks description just click on it . It is called Remembering our Heros.I make them in my spare time if you have any pics up to 400put on a disc and mail it to me tell what kind of music you like I do em for free Im disabled due to 47 yrs of Drywall had both shoulders replaced so I only do estimates and keep up the paperwork annd shop, We been in business since 1955 3rd generation now with my son www.olympicdrywallcompany.com good racing things on there also Ron
@mike-hogan13 years ago
Ron, yes I vividly remember the "horrible" MacTavish crash, I was there that day also. I also witnessed Charlie Jarzombek's fatal crash at Martinsville. That happened in front of my suite that I had there at the time. That being said let's change the subject. Thanks for the offers and I may just take you up on them. I really enjoy all of the pictures you post on this site. I've got some old photos somewhere, I've just got to locate them. My dad and I owned several beer distributorships over the years (Miller) and needless to say we were VERY involved in racing. Dad was standing at the start/finish line in 1949 when Strom Thurmond cut the ribbon opening Darlington so we go back a LONG ways. I actually sponsored Butch Lindley when he won a race at Martinsville driving for Emanual Zervakis. I love the sport and that's why it is tearing me up to see where it is today versus yesteryear.
Terrible day in Darlington history, 2 pit crew members killed in this incident.
wow I didnt know that very sad
Ron, this accident was what brought about "pit road" as we know it today. Prior to this the pits actually were right on the track. Bobby Johns' car literally flew through Joe Lee Johnson's (winner of inaugural World 600) pit stall that day and killed his crew chief and another crewman instantly. I was 12 years old and was sitting directly across from where it happened. It was a scene I will NEVER forget!
Its a bad sight I saw Don MacTavish get killed at Daytona if you know about that it was most grusome one ever . I posted a video on line if your interested the link is on the pics page under Jerry Cooks description just click on it . It is called Remembering our Heros.I make them in my spare time if you have any pics up to 400put on a disc and mail it to me tell what kind of music you like I do em for free Im disabled due to 47 yrs of Drywall had both shoulders replaced so I only do estimates and keep up the paperwork annd shop, We been in business since 1955 3rd generation now with my son www.olympicdrywallcompany.com good racing things on there also Ron
Ron, yes I vividly remember the "horrible" MacTavish crash, I was there that day also. I also witnessed Charlie Jarzombek's fatal crash at Martinsville. That happened in front of my suite that I had there at the time. That being said let's change the subject. Thanks for the offers and I may just take you up on them. I really enjoy all of the pictures you post on this site. I've got some old photos somewhere, I've just got to locate them. My dad and I owned several beer distributorships over the years (Miller) and needless to say we were VERY involved in racing. Dad was standing at the start/finish line in 1949 when Strom Thurmond cut the ribbon opening Darlington so we go back a LONG ways. I actually sponsored Butch Lindley when he won a race at Martinsville driving for Emanual Zervakis. I love the sport and that's why it is tearing me up to see where it is today versus yesteryear.