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Racing History Minute - October 23, 1956

Stock Car Racing History

A couple of reports.

From the October 24 edition of  The Robesonian with coverage of Thomas' accident and the race.

And one from October 25th edition of Charleston's News And Courier focused more on the severity of Thomas' injuries.

And for the record? Despite Buck's assertion that he wouldn't race the following week Martinsville, he did. I'm guessing his strong-willed car owner strong-armed him into racing after all.

updated by @tmc-chase: 10/23/17 09:26:19AM

The 43 will NOT race at Martinsville this weekend

Current NASCAR

In the words of Ed McMahon to Carnac The Magnificent: You. Are Correct. Sir.

January 1981: Last race with the larger 1970s era cars before changing over to the 110 inch wheelbase cars. However, Dale Earnhardt and Osterland Racing went ahead and raced the new car, a Wrangler Pontiac Grand Prix.

November 1981: The whole field was running the "new car" - sounds funny typing that today in an era of COT, Gen6, or whatever we have now. Riverside picked up the 3rd race when it was learned Ontario would no longer be able to host its season-closing race as it had since the mid 70s.

The 43 will NOT race at Martinsville this weekend

Current NASCAR

And I agree with you about Ambrose's car. The 9 originated with Evernham when he hired Bill Elliott with Dodge's comeback. Ray kept it when Bill left and Kasey Kahne came aboard. The number remained through the merger with George Gillett. And then when Petty Enterprises sold out to Gillett in that abysmal transaction to form Richard Petty Motorsports version 1.0, the 9 was retained with Kahne as driver. But now Bill, Ray, Kasey, the 2 knuckleheaded Gilletts, Dodge and Budweiser are all gone. I wish the 9 was also.

The 43 will NOT race at Martinsville this weekend

Current NASCAR

From what I can tell, last Cup race without a Petty 43 was October 27, 2003 at Atlanta when Jeff Green DNQ'd. Kyle made the show in that one in #45.

I get what you are asking re: how far back the 43 and RP goes. But a bit of trick trivia regarding last time Richard raced in something other than #43. Wasn't as far back as you might think.

1986 World 600 - wrecked 43 in practice, raced D.K. Ulrich's #6 Chevy.

1981 Winston Western 500 at Riverside - Richard and Kyle swapped car numbers. The hope was Richard would win in 42 and get that team on the winner's circle for bonus money. France Jr. wasn't amused. Richard and Kyle swapped back, and Richard then won the next race - the Daytona 500.

From: Scott Baker at bakerracingpix.com

The 43 will NOT race at Martinsville this weekend

Current NASCAR

Instead, a Petty 41 will again hit the track. In recognition of Maurice Petty's selection to the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Richard Petty Motorsports will change the 43 for 1 race only to 41 - a number used a few times by Chief during his limited driving career. As a Petty lifer, I think this is incredibly cool. For all the wondering and whispering about the relationship between the brothers, I'm truly glad this is about to happen.

The number is reminiscent of the number Chief drove at tracks like Bristol in 1962.

And his son Ritchie raced the number in late models for a while as well. (from Thomas K. Craig's collection)

updated by @tmc-chase: 01/06/17 12:31:44PM

An ebay auction just for Tim Leeming

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I know this site has a Like button for overall posts. But we need something like this for individual replies.

An ebay auction just for Tim Leeming

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Seems he once might've worked as a handyman with his brother Larry (Mc?) and his other brother Darrell at a New Hampshire bed and breakfast.

An ebay auction just for Tim Leeming

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Pretty sure I know what you'd do with that uni if you bought it. If so, I can loan you a few bucks for a far more affordable solution instead.

An ebay auction just for Tim Leeming

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Bid big - early and often! Would love to see Tim sporting this at next RacersReunion gathering.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DARRELL-WALTRIP-NASCAR-RARE-RACE-WORN-DRIVER-SUIT-LOA-1983-PEPSI-CHALLENGER-11-/251274467025?pt=US_Racing_Fan_Shop&hash=item3a812016d1

updated by @tmc-chase: 12/05/16 04:02:07PM

October 22, 1972: Allison Rules Rockingham

Stock Car Racing History

First round of qualifying was rained out on Thursday. The down time created an opportunity for some great stories to be told. - Spartanburg Herald

Bobby Isaac gave a few more details about why he chose to leave the #71 K&K team and join Banjo Matthews' team. A few details - but not many.- Spartanburg Herald