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Racing History Minute - September 12, 1956
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Brief wire service race report from Spartanburg Herald
25 Years Ago Today - Richmond International Raceway v.4.0
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My subject line could be off a bit, but I think I'm close.
Richmond 1.0 - the rough and tumble, pockmarked pre-Paul Sawyer track
Richmond 2.0 - the half-mile dirt surface from the late 50s through the late 60s
Richmond 3.0 - the half-mile asphalt bullring from the late 60s through February 1988
Richmond 4.0 - the three-quarter mile asphalt wonder that hosted its first Cup race on September 11, 1988. Davey Allison in the Harry Ranier #28 Havoline Ford won the pole and the race. Click article for larger image and better resolution.
Credit: The Robesonian
updated by @tmc-chase: 12/05/16 04:00:58PM
September 11, 1959 - Lee Petty Wins at Hickory
Stock Car Racing History
From Statesville Record and Landmark
From The Index Journal of Greenwood SC
September 11, 1959 - Lee Petty Wins at Hickory
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Earlier today, Tim Leeming posted about the [ September 11, 1964 Buddy Shuman 250 ] at Hickory. I also blogged today about the Buddy Shuman 250 - the 1959 edition on the same date and won by Lee Petty.
I don't know much about this race beyond what I found in Greg Fielden's Forty Years book. The starting line-up was set by blind draw vs. qualifying. Lap leaders aren't known other than Lee took the checkers. I couldn't find any newspaper clippings or photos from the race, and I've heard no personal anecdotes from anyone who attended.
But the race did take place - and a Petty did win! THAT much I know.
So read on for more:
http://bench-racing.blogspot.com/2013/09/september-11-1959-lee-petty-wins-at.html
| Fin | Driver | Car |
| 1 | Lee Petty | '59 Plymouth |
| 2 | Buck Baker | '59 Chevrolet |
| 3 | Rex White | '59 Chevrolet |
| 4 | Junior Johnson | '58 Ford |
| 5 | Brownie King | '57 Chevrolet |
| 6 | Fred Harb | '57 Ford |
| 7 | Buck Brigance | '57 Chevrolet |
| 8 | Herman Beam | '57 Chevrolet |
| 9 | Fuzzy Clifton | '57 Chevrolet |
| 10 | L.D. Austin | '57 Chevrolet |
| 11 | R.L. Combs | '57 Ford |
| 12 | Marvin Porter | '58 Ford |
| 13 | Jack Smith | '59 Chevrolet |
| 14 | G.C. Spencer | '57 Chevrolet |
updated by @tmc-chase: 09/11/17 10:15:15AM
Racing History Minute, and more - September 11, 1964
Stock Car Racing History
From Statesville Record and Landmark
Racing History Minute, and more - September 11, 1964
Stock Car Racing History
Race report in Spartanburg Herald
Racing History Minute - September 10, 1978
Stock Car Racing History
Butch Lindley won the Harvest 150 late model sportsman companion race. Based on this news blurb from the Free Lance Star , the race was held on Sunday - the same day as the Cup event. I'm not sure if the LMS race was originally scheduled that way - or if it was perhaps postponed from Saturday because of rain.
updated by @tmc-chase: 09/10/17 10:17:19AM
Racing History Minute - September 10, 1978
Stock Car Racing History
A view through the fence of the starting grid. Waltrip and Bobby Allison on the front row. Bonnett starting 3rd behind Waltrip. Petty starting 5th behind Bonnett. - Brian Yezierski
Dave Dion racing Tommy Gale - Craig Bontrager
