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Motorports Education

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David,Tim Leeming has told me of what you folks have done, are doing, and planning to do. We are very excited to be a part of this program. I love these ideas that might include getting some of our "Family of Legends" involved with youth. Preserving history while introducing youth to the type of character that created this sport is an awesome endeavor. We will assist you in any way possible!Jeff

Rubbing may still be in racing again and horsepower too

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Could this be an example of "the placebo" effect.....NASCAR's attempt to give the fans something positive to talk about...and to give the fans the impression that they (NASCAR) are listening to to them...and to the drivers. I have heard some say this may represent a "cultural" change as it relates to the "iron fist" of NASCAR's past possibly loosening to give an ear to the fans and drivers. The past 60 years of dictator-like rule giving way to ....democracy....? I don't think so! I think it is more of a desperate attempt to stop the bleeding $$$...and all the bitching by the drama laden, NASCAR Nation of today.Several years ago NASCAR stopped listening to the fans and completely turned their ear to the dollars. They lost touch with fans trying to continually give sponsors more exposure. The problem with that.....the fans are the ones buying the sponsors products. It doesn't matter how much exposure one gives a sponsor....the success of any series lies with the fans. If they are not entertained with something they understand and are passionate about...there won't be any sort of brand loyalty associated with the sponsors. Without brand loyalty there is no return on investment for a sponsor. I said all that to say...they have had the "cart before the horse." The to 35 rule was put in place to reward the sponsors. I was told by the late David Poole that "go fast or go home" didn't work in big-time auto racing any more. Well, it worked for over 50 years and built a group of loyal fans who understood it. Just look at the confusion this rule has created with all the pre-season points swapping...number selling, bs by the owners to jockey for those top 35 spots.I'm all for putting the racing back in the hands of the drivers...and I'm especially for listening to the fans....and I hated the wing. I can't help it... I'm skeptical. I'll wait and see if this represents any sort of "cultural change" by NASCAR. I'm not sure NASCAR can work as a democracy either. I still think it requires an iron fist...but with an ear to the fans. If the fans are happy the dollars will take care of themselves.I would love to be able to regain the passion I once had for this great sport. Whether it is real..or whether it lasts...NASCAR's announcements have stopped a lot of the bitching...for now and have many of us ready to tune in to see if all this makes a difference. What's that I'm tasting? Could it be ....sugar?

Carolina Moonshine Video

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Everything makes you thirsty, Frank! Frank Craig said:

Thats a good song and video.Its got a good hook to it and it makes me thirsty!

Harold Smith

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Hey guys, I just noticed the hospital room info is different in all these posts...could anyone verify and repost?Thanks

Harold Smith

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Posted to my by page by Kerry ViarAt 12:02pm on January 30, 2010, Kerry Viar saidJeff,I put it on the messages but wondered if you could put up something about Harold Smith being in the V.A. in Salem Va. building #143, floor 7J rm.137. He fell off a ladder 2 weeks ago and busted his pelvis and shoulder. I;m sure he'd love any card or visits. Salem is a ways from his house in Bassett. I was there the other day getting ready to leave when in walked Paul Radford,so I just stayed another couple hours talking old drivers and tracks! Kerry Via

Harold Smith

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Posted by Mike Sykes on the blog earlier:I was notified Sunday that Harold Smith the veteran mechanic that has been in racing for 50 years has taken a bad fall. At 77 years young he was trying to do a 25 year old mans job preparing to put a new roof on his home when the ladder came out from under him and he fell and hit the oil drum and then the ground. He has many injuries that will lay him up in the hospital for at least six weeks. Harold has been working on modified race cars almost as many years as I am old.He helped put many race cars in victory lane through the years with such drivers as, Perk Brown, Ray Hendricks, Bobby Allison, Carl Burris,Monk Tate, any many others. More recently he has been building cars to race and to show.He has been involved with the Old Timers Racing Club for at least 17 years and has been a faithful supporter of the club and its medical/hardship fund. So lets all send him a card to help cheer him up from his injuries and during his recovery. His wife has already said he is trying to figure a way to get a cell phone smuggled in.Harold Smith81 Sunvalley DriveBassett, Va. 24055His injuries are broken sholder,broken ribs, broken pelvis, and many bumps and bruises. These are some tough injuries for a young person so lets let Harold know how much we care by supporting him with get well wishesHe is in the V.A. Hospital in Roanoke Va. I think room 147 j on the 4th floor. I am going to let the pain subside a little before I visit because I know how tough he can be. I feel sorry for his nurses more than him. Maybe we ought to send the Old Timers Race Clubs nurse from hell to take care of him (aka) Karen Biscoe...Comment by Billy Biscoe (arustyracer) on January 19, 2010 at 4:27pmHey Mike:For as short as legs as he has, I'd like to see the ladder.Ouch, I'm sure he's hurting and will gladly send him my get well wishes. But rest assured I'll never let him forget just how OLD he really is.Maybe I need to sneak off up there and get him out of that hospital? ? ? Which one is it ? ? ? ?BB.Comment by Jeff Gilder on January 19, 2010 at 11:03amThanks, Mike. We'll get a card out to him.Comment by Tim Leeming on January 19, 2010 at 8:28amThanks for the heads up Mike. Will get a card in the mail.

JEFF GILDERS BIRTHDAY!!

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Thanks very much to all of your for making my 55th a great birthday!!

JEFF GILDERS BIRTHDAY!!

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Thanks very much!!!!!

little bud moore

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little bud moore

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He has many stories....and I love hearing them. We'll have him back from time to time.