Those are some good photos, i wish I could restore them for you, make them look almost brand new. Looking at the cars and rollbacks, it looks like it could be any Saturday at the local short tracks, it's hard to imagine how simple racing was back then. The level of how complicated NASCAR has become now is mind boggling, I'd prefer the concrete stands and $10 tickets any day.
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I had a great time Johnny, just me and my son, road trip to Bristol, grill some dogs on a portable, had some beach chairs, some drinks, life was good. I'm just saying, for those that always wanted to go to Bristol (like me) beware of some things that could turn a good day into a nightmare. Besides the blood running down my leg, I had a great time, and luckily we had the beach towels in the trunk left over from our summer beach trip to wipe the blood of. I'd recommend it to anyone.Some things you just can't plan for.
Bristol Motor Speedway, Waltrip Grandstands, turns 3-4, upper deck, top row, under the shade in day, only drawback was you couldn't stand up without cutting turns 1-2 off from from view with the overhang roof. I did like the TV cameras located on every beam though. A nice LED or LCD upgrade would be nice. Great facility but, the Will Call booth was not marked at all, and no roaming staff to point you in the right direction. Also, if you park anywhere other than the speedway parking lot, be sure you identify some landmarks so when you leave you find your way back, it took my military training to find the car, had to locate a narrow cut in a hedgerow at midnight to get back to the car, but watch out for the remaining barbed wire fence stomped down to ankle high, it got me, and stripped the flesh off the shin bone. All in all a good experience. Lastly, if you're out of shape DO NOT pick an upper level seat!!! Yes, it was my first "Trip" in more ways than one. 
Thank you JM and Mama, it does mean more coming those I respect and admire.
We still use CB's going to the track but don't have a "Handle" however, I might use Johnny Mallonee's KN he gave me, "capefear flash" Growing up up in the mid-west CB's were for truckers and hillbillies
According to the book, "Cars of the King" the odd font was used a few times by the Petty's, they thought about keeping it but later changed their minds.
He died much to young, would have liked to see him go one to retire and enjoy himself. What an addition J.D. would have made to this site and all the organizations that keep people like J.D. memories alive. Peace J.D.
Earl, not sure if you were aware of Jack Smith passing, it sure was news to me.
Got to meet Glenn McDuffie a couple weeks ago, what a nice fella, really enjoyed seeing him at Fayetteville for the Herb Thomas Tribute.
All I can say if that Jimmie staged that wreck somehow, he has to be the greatest actor and stuntman of all times to keep that car under control and should win an Oscar. My prediction is that Jr. will win the championship, it's in NASCAR's best interest.
I think it was a golden goose for a sponsor, sorry to hear that no one else saw the enormous opportunity. Thanks for you dedication!
Ray Hendrick, another great that should be inducted in the Hall of Fame.
