Forum Activity for @bobby-williamson

Richard Petty article from 1969 about switch to Ford

Stock Car Racing History

I remember THAT day! Been a Plymouth by Petty fan my whole life. When my mom told me of the big Plymouth to Ford switch, when I got home from school, it was like somebody had died. "How much did they pay him...........?!!" I demanded. Didn't like NASCAR too much in 1969, and it was even worse when Richard won the first time out at Riverside.

Dale Jr resigning with Hendrick???

Current NASCAR

Johnny, Junior is already at the top of the mountain, where else would he go to improve his fortunes?

Slim Shady update

General

Thanks so much Ronda for all the updates. We're praying for Slim and his family.

COT Question

General

Thanks, Mike.......that's the story that I was told, just hoping for verification. Why in the world has the part of the COT story been cloaked in secrecy? Hmmm!In warped fashion, NASCAR has created an A-1 version of shooting-fish-in-a-barrel, once they mandate the "engine of tomorrow" they've got total control, and a new cash-cow.......as long as the money lasts.
Mike Kuver said:

From what I understand, the chassis is sold as a kit which the teams have to assemble. The kits cost $250,000 a piece. According to Rick Hendrick, between the cost of the kit, his parts, and R&D time each car cost close to $500,000 a piece. The body is added on by the teams. Then add in the $22,500 certification fee at the R&D Center.

It's my understanding that ARCA has approved the purchase of the COT but won't be using them until the current stock of old Cup and Busch Series cars is used up. They recently approved their teams buying the old Busch Series cars since they're about ready to flood the market at the end of the NASCAR season for pennies on the dollar.

COT Question

General

With the incredible miniscule tolerances, it looks to be long odds, regardless. Also, presently, there is no market (ARCA etc. etc.) for this car. When they're done......they're done.

COT Question

General


updated by @bobby-williamson: 12/05/16 04:02:07PM

Some like it ----Some dont --- What do you think

Current NASCAR

I don't like it. Need to race to the finish line, even if it requires an overtime situation. All this freezing the field, and wave arounds and lucky dogs, should be re-considered too.

Favorite modified body

General

Hard to love just one! Anything from the '33-'34 Fords and Chevy coupes to the '37 Ford, Chevy and MoPar coupes. Personally, I never cared for the modifieds as much when the coupes and coach bodies were replaced with the modern stuff. Now, mods are just like everything else, they all look the same.

RacersReunionmania and RacersReunion Nation

General

GoatRodeoMania LOL!!

Danicamania

Current NASCAR

Dad-gum if all this Danica stuff a'int reminded me of the lack of clever names from our formative years: "Louise (Smith)Mania" or "Sara (Christian) Nation" or what about Ethyl Flock Mobley..................just what in the world would the media PR gurus name the "Fabulous Flocks'" sister who's namesake was high-test gasoline? "Ethyl's Devils".....or....."Ethyl's Angels"........or......"Ethyl-Flock-Fanatics"........or........."Ethyl's Hot Shots"...............or............"Ethyl's Gassers" (probably not)............hmmmm, guess we'll never know!