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Elly May gone to that cement pond in the sky

Stock Car Racing History

Saw today that Donna Douglas passed away today at the age of 81. She was best known for her role as Elly May Clampett. I know I paid attention when I saw that blond hair, knotted shirt and rope belt.

Douglas had a dalliance with NASCAR too. She was the guest celebrity, grand marshal, or however you might refer to her for the 1972 Southern 500 at Darlington.

As referenced in the article, she joined the local lookers at the annual Miss Southern 500 beauty pageant and took part in the Darlington town parade. Thanks to RG Hendrix for sharing these photos from the 1973 Southern 500 program.

"Elly May's" appearance was also referenced in Jerry Bledsoe's fantastic book The World's Number One, Flat-Out, All-Time, Great Stock Car Racing Book .

R.I.P. Elly May

updated by @tmc-chase: 12/05/16 04:00:58PM

Do you have 1972 or 73 Southern 500 program?

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If you do, please contact me here or by email at toomuchcountry(at)gmail(dot)com. Looking for a particular photo or two.

Thanks.

Chase

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

January 3, 1959 - Burris Tops "Pops" at Bowman Gray Tobacco Bowl Mod

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The 1959 Tobacco Bowl race was originally scheduled for Saturday, December 27, 1958. The race was postponed to New Year's Day 1959, but it was postponed a second time to January 3.

January 3, 1959 - Burris Tops "Pops" at Bowman Gray Tobacco Bowl Mod

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Jack Walker's rundown is a day different - but looks like same race.

updated by @tmc-chase: 01/02/18 08:46:17PM

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Wonder if Earl Arnold was an Evel Knievel fan - or vice versa!

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I noticed that a while back myself but figured ehhh what the heck. Besides, the extra day allows for pics of 0 cars for drivers such as Delma Cowart and Dan Gurney! Ha.

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Ed Negre failed to finish well enough in his qualifying twin to transfer to the 1971 Daytona 500 - Ray Lamm

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Billy Carden at Daytona - from Jim Wilmore's pics

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One of my dad's friends - Roy Counce - fielded the #10 Benward Construction Chevelle at Nashville in the 1970s. Was driven by a number of drivers including... (Russ Thompson photos)

Paddlefoot Wales

and Steve Spencer - who captured the 1977 late model sportsman championship (although not in Roy's car) and later became the pilot for Sterling Marlin

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Jim Paschal raced #13 in a handful of GN races in 1954 for car owner Ernest Woods.