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05/23/13 01:37:54PM
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Racing History Minute - May 23, 1965

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Daytona Beach Morning Journal published a lengthy race recap.

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05/23/13 01:22:11PM
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Racing History Minute - May 23, 1965

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Dick Hutcherson and AJ Foyt racing eventual winner Lorenzen who is in the meat of the sandwich. From R.L. Hutcherson Jr's collection.

updated by @tmc-chase: 05/23/19 09:49:37AM

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05/23/13 01:16:39PM
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Racing History Minute - May 23, 1965

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Qualifying story from Daytona Beach Morning Journal

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05/23/13 08:50:23AM
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May 23, 1954 - Lee Petty Soaks up Sharon

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Today in 1954, Lee Petty wins the one and only Grand National race held at Sharon Speedway. Though it was only GN race at the track, Sharon still operates today under the ownership of Dave Blaney and his family. Read on for more:

http://bench-racing.blogspot.com/2013/05/may-23-1954-lee-petty-soaks-up-sharon.html

updated by @tmc-chase: 05/23/18 03:08:24PM

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05/22/13 06:19:21PM
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Well, another confusing selection to NASCAR HOF

Current NASCAR

Tim Flock

Maurice Petty

Dale Jarrett

Jack Ingram

Fireball Roberts

Tim Flock - AGREED

Chief - Really thought he'd have to wait another couple of years. Though as a Petty fan, I'm elated about his selection.

DJ??? One day - but not now.

With Tim Flock getting in, Joe Weatherly should have gone in as well. Their records (and championships) were very similar.

Fireball was a popular choice and has been for some time. But I think Lorenzen should have gone in before him.

Ingram - I'm OK with it - just not as excited. I realize its a NASCAR HOF vs. Cup/GN. But still.

The one I just can't absorb is Jarrett. But I've heard the King himself say they can't just vote in dead guys each year. Maybe so. I don't know. DJ is indeed NHOF worthy. I just think its too soon when so many other deserving ones are still on the table.

updated by @tmc-chase: 12/05/16 04:04:08PM

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05/22/13 05:30:11PM
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Tiny Lund Won BOTH NASCAR Halves 42 Years Ago!

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Two more photos of Tiny's eventual day. I just KNOW a better quality version of these have to be out there.

Tiny's version of the SPIN and WIN (Source: Spartanburg Herald Journal )

Tiny's sponsor Pepsi Cola couldn't have been nearly as sweet as the peck on the cheek of Miss BP. (Source: Florence Times - Tri-Cities Daily )

updated by @tmc-chase: 05/23/19 09:54:32AM

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05/22/13 04:23:48PM
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Tiny Lund Won BOTH NASCAR Halves 42 Years Ago!

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And thanks to ebay, here is a photo (albeit watermarked) of Tiny in victory lane.

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05/22/13 04:12:28PM
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Tiny Lund Won BOTH NASCAR Halves 42 Years Ago!

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And just a few weeks ago, Ed Wheatley shared this photo of the Camaro driven in that race by John Greenwood and Dick Smothers.

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05/22/13 04:10:04PM
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Tiny Lund Won BOTH NASCAR Halves 42 Years Ago!

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Appreciate your posting this Dave. Was hoping someone would get it rolling as I had an article already ID'd to add to it. Ha. Found this article a couple of days ago about Paschal winning the pole and comedian Dick Smothers being in the race. I have some recollections of watching the Smothers Brothers show back in the day. As a kid, I obviously didn't get a lot of the political jokes and other innuendos. But I do remember laughing at some of the sketches.