Joseph Tilghman
10/21/12 09:17:34PM
@joseph-tilghman
Ray Platte

I happened on these photos of Ray Platte and an article about the old Dog Track in Moyock, NC. I was only 14 then and that was one hell of a race. The track was so green that the cars cut ruts in the first turn that were 6-8 inches deep, They were throwing mud clods that were beating up against the grand stands and fans were also dodging the dirt bombs.

I retired from the Virginian Pilot in Norfolk Va. one of the photographers found Rays car in a barn, his wife didn't know it was there. He had it restored and made it street legal and would drive it to worlk somethimes

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TMC Chase

May 11 - This day in Petty history


1958 - Bob Welborn wins a 150 lap race at Greensboro Fairgrounds Speedway driving a #44 Chevy for Julian Petty. Lee Petty finishes 2nd in an...
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May 10 - This day in Petty history


1980 - Richard wins the Music City 420 at Nashville International Raceway (the fairgrounds speedway). My dad got to see the win, but I missed it...
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TMC Chase

May 6 - This day in Petty history


1978 - Joe Millikan wins the Alabama Sportsman 300 late model sportsman race from the pole at Talladega driving a Petty Enterprises #04 Dodge...
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TMC Chase

May 2 - This day in Petty history


1971 - Buddy Baker wins the Rebel 400 at Darlington in a #11 Petty Enterprises Dodge.
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TMC Chase

April 24 - This day in Petty history


1960 - Lee wins at Asheville-Weaverville Speedway. Richard was 9th. The race was scheduled for 200 laps - but it was ended at 167 laps because of...
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TMC Chase

April 23 - This day in Petty history


1960 - Lee finishes 2nd and Richard finishes 3rd in a 200 lap race at Greenville-Pickens Speedway in South Carolina.1961 - Richard wins from the...
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TMC Chase

April 18 - This day in Petty history


1970 - Richard wins the Gwyn Staley 400 at North Wilkesboro. 1999 - John Andretti races the STP 43 to victory at Martinsville. Last few laps:...
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Ronnie Trout - 850.528.3148

why did Nascar drop this series?


please if anyone has info. and would like to share it,please do so.this was the last series that was affordable for the little guy! ronnie said it.
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Dave Frotscher

Organ Donation


I am very pleased to see this tribute to Organ Donation. I was lucky enough in 2000 to be the recipient of a kidney from a 33 year old man that...
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Connie Tidwell Frady

Byron Middle Georgia Speedway


Inaugural race was held at Byron Middle Georgia Speedway on May 10, 1966. Richard Petty won his 3rd straight race that day.July 3,4 & 5, 1970,...
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