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Here is a model I found with a shot of the back.
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No help...but good shot.
http://racersreunion.ning.com/photo/earnhardt-willcronkrite-by
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I found this photo in the article: http://auto.howstuffworks.com/auto-racing/nascar/season-recaps/1970s/1978-nascar.htm
I do not know who to give photo credit to.
Jeff
IF YOU HAVE A DISLIKE OF NASCAR THESE DAYS, YOU NEED TO JOIN ME TONIGHT
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Sometimes it is really hard to express feelings especially when there are feelings of loss involved. I think many old school fans who complain (including myself) have to go through that...somewhat like one grieving the loss of a loved one. After the grief, things are never the same, but tolerable...and even enjoyable if one allows others and other things to enter their life.
I know, you may think that is corny. So what! Call me corny, I don't care. I have watched folks air out their grief and deal with their losses (I'm talking about the loss of racing the way it was when we liked it the most) here on this site now for over three years. RacersReunion is for some...simply put....therapeutic.
Many have asked me what I wanted to accomplish with RR. One of my favorite answers it to build a bridge between the past and the present. We, as a group, are figuring out how to preserve our beloved history and still enjoy racing. This is proof to me the bridge construction is progressing. Racing needs us old pharts whether or not they are willing to admit it. And we all need "big-time auto racing" to succeed....whether or not we are willing to admit it.
And now that Charlotte Motor Speedway has taken some of The Legends otherwise tightly held coins and given him and his grandsons memories they will carry for the rest of their lives.....I know there is hope.
Favorite Driver Quote
Stock Car Racing History
Got to be one of the best!
Billy Biscoe (arustyracer) said:
Crew-chief Jake Elder to an up and comming rookie Dale Earnhardt, "Stick with me boy and we'll have diamonds as big as horse turds...."
Favorite Driver Quote
Stock Car Racing History
No doubt, PKL....Buddy is the king of notable quotes. Thanks for sharing these. I think I have heard him mention all of them at one time or another.
Pkl said:
When it comes to quotable folks in NASCAR, there have been any number of them, but to me, the one that is always the most fun to quote is Buddy Baker. Buddy always had a way with words that most folks envy. Just a simple, down-home boy, but always with a twinkle in his eye. Here are just a few from Big Buddy that I've always loved, but there are hundreds...maybe thousands. I miss him!
"Ernie Irvan could go bear hunting with a switch. He ain't never afraid."
"With ten to go, I didn't have a code of ethics."
"I never lost my job while I was leading a race."
On Rick Hendrick and Felix Sabates - "Well I don't know which one has more money but I'll tell you what. Either one could burn a wet mule with hundred dollar bills."
On a newly re-paved Darlington - "The new asphalt is like putting a tuxedo on a rattlesnake."
On the Gibson Guitar Buddy himself won at Nashville - "I was like a pig with a wristwatch"
On racing at Hickory Speedway "Short track racing is by all means a contact sport"
"My wife cooked cabbage last night. I asked her, 'My Lord, how could you get an ass in a pot?"
Favorite Driver Quote
Stock Car Racing History
Bobby Unser when asked "To what do you attribute your success in racing?
Answer: "Winning"
Favorite Driver Quote
Stock Car Racing History
My favorite one was not a "public" comment but came in one of the Charlotte races...can't remember the date. Was listening to Bill Elliot's Radio channel...Ernie was spotting for Bill. There was a crash coming off turn 2 and Ernie was screaming into the radio "Bill, crash on the back stretch, go low...Bill....Bill...Bill go low!". Bill replied, "Ernie, shut the f___ up...its me!"
Another cool "non-quote" (compare this to today's drivers)...in the same race...was listening to Dale Earnhardt's radio. Not much was ever said...but coming down pit road under caution he (Dale) said to Childress, "Put two rounds in the right rear". Nothing more was said until he was going into three after the green Dale said. "Richard, did you put two in?" After a brief moment of silence... Childress said, "No, Dale, we took two out". Nothing else was said. Can you imagine what Kurt Busch would have said?
EQUALS TWO!! NASCAR: My Dream
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Branding is more important now than ever before. Any business entity has to be able to stand out. You might get some traffic from folks looking to see what this person playing off Ray is doing, but I personally think you will loose them after that.Just my opinion, dude. I think you should be more original with your branding.
EQUALS TWO!! NASCAR: My Dream
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I love to see folks with dreams and the willingness to vocalize their dreams. I commend you on that.
Here is the link to my youtube channel...have at it. http://www.youtube.com/user/jffgldr?feature=mhee
I'm not sure about Equals Two when Ray is =3...perhaps it is to much ike his deal....maybe not. Go with your gut and learn from it.
Jeff