Racing History Minute - July 8, 1951
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Though this photo is one of modifieds racing at Bainbridge vs. GN cars, it gives you a good idea of the view of the frontstretch, grandstands and starter stand.
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Racing History Minute - July 8, 1951
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Found this news clipping a few weeks before the race. I thought it was pretty neat how other tracks helped Bainbridge prepare for its big event.
You know, its kind of like we see today with ISC tracks helping SMI. Wait. What? Oh. Never mind.
Racing History Minute - July 8, 1951
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Race report from Pittsburgh Press:
Program supposedly from the event.
updated by @tmc-chase: 07/07/17 12:59:39PM
Racing History Minute - July 8, 1951
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The race was originally scheduled for the 4th of July. Rains decided otherwise, and the race was postponed until July 8th. No other races were scheduled between the 2 dates. So I wonder who stuck around town - and who may have left on the 4th and returned a couple of days later.
Race preview from the Youngstown Vindicator :
From July 5th Vindicator
updated by @tmc-chase: 07/07/17 12:59:22PM
Racing History Minute - July 8, 1951
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Gosh, where has the time gone? Can't you remember when everyone wore those Oda Greene and Jim Fleblekorn t-shirts? ...sigh...
Haha
July 7, 1956 - Lee Petty Sparkles at Spartanburg
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Just got home from Daytona's race last night and about 12 hours on the road today. I'm tarred .
So here is the short, sweet and simple version of today's Petty focus.
July 7, 1956 - Lee Petty won at Piedmont Interstate Fairgrounds in Spartanburg. That's all I've got for now. Read on for ...the rest of the story.
http://bench-racing.blogspot.com/2013/07/july-7-1956-lee-petty-sparkles-at.html
updated by @tmc-chase: 07/07/17 12:37:23PM
Finally Found It! DALE EARNHARDT - ONE TOUGH CUSTOMER - 1981 Wrangler TV Show
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Interesting timing. The production crew contracted by Wrangler focused on the late May World 600 and early June races at Riverside and Texas. After filming, the company obviously had to edit and do all the post-production work to make it ready for airing. No idea how long that takes - several weeks at a minimum I'd think. And then *boom* on June 28th, the sale of Rod Osterland's team to J.D. Stacy hits the paper. Guessing the Wrangler folks weren't particularly thrilled to hear that news after springing for this show.
Finally Found It! DALE EARNHARDT - ONE TOUGH CUSTOMER - 1981 Wrangler TV Show
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I'm definitely a fan of Randy Ayers forum. Some great info over there. I don't post often as I'm not a modeler, but I do use it often for references. If you find a link, definitely send it my way. "GaPettyFan", a member there, posted a request for me many moons ago before I joined. His request may have gotten a response that I missed. Will definitely search again there.
Finally Found It! DALE EARNHARDT - ONE TOUGH CUSTOMER - 1981 Wrangler TV Show
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Childress helped out Junior Johnson again in 1981 even after hiring Dale. In the season ending race at Riverside (the 3rd Riverside event of the year & 2nd WW500 with Ontario closing unexpectedly), Junior put Childress in a 2nd car as a points hedge for Waltrip's championship hopes over Bobby Allison. He raced a #41 Buick and finished 39th in the 40 car field.
No sponsor is listed for the car. I'm guessing it was painted Mountain Dew green - but just may not have had the sponsor decals on it.
RC lasted only 5 laps with the official reason for being out as "quit". I've long searched for a picture of the car but haven't found one yet.