Some kids ask for a pony for Christmas. Some ask for a doll. Some folks have a deeper, broader wish for Christmas such as reconciliation of a strained relationship or world peace. Sometimes the wishes are granted - many times however they aren't.
Instead of a toy, a bike or a longing for Kumbaya, some guys hope for ... a race team. On December 18, 1963, brothers Crawford and Louis Clements announced plans to form a race team for 1964. Louis had parted ways with winning and championship driver Rex White. Crawford wanted to expand beyond his career as a mechanic for various drivers.
The 1964 season had already begun in November 1963, and Daytona's Speed Weeks was just a few weeks away. Yet the brothers hadn't picked a car nor settled on a driver to prepare for the 1964 season. Billy Wade was on their radar, but he ended up signing with Bud Moore. From what I can tell, neither of them fielded a GN car in 1964 ... or in the years to follow. Source: Spartanburg Herald .
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Schaefer: It's not just for racing anymore.
updated by @tmc-chase: 12/05/16 04:00:58PM