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October 24, 1954: A tragic day in Wilkesboro

Stock Car Racing History

HERE'S THE FRENCH TO ENGISH TRANSLATION OF ABOVE WEBSITE:

Race 37: "To the memory of Lou Figaro"
On Sunday, October 24 marks the end of the championship. This is the track of North Wilkesboro that returns the honor. 32 drivers have registered with the new champion Lee Petty.
Herschel McGriff (Oldsmobile) grabs the pole.
The race will be short for Lee Petty (Chrysler) who leaves from the 12 th round. After the brawl between Dick Rathmann will be beautiful (Hudson) and Herschel McGriff but the race will be stopped three laps before the end. Lou Figaro well overdue crashes his Hudson hired by Ray Erickson in his 146 th lap. The car back and the roof crashed into the unfortunate driver. Rescuers will try everything to clear Lou but he is unconscious. It is tranport to the hospital where we will try to save him. He died on Monday morning following a skull fracture that caused a fatal haemorrhage.
Lou Figaro is the 3 rd pilot * to be killed since the creation of NASCAR and 2 nd in the race. In 16 races he has won 1 times, made 3 top 5, 6 and 1 top10 pole.
The # 187de Lou Figaro will be ranked in the 13 th spot ...
Herschel McGriff won his 4 th race of the year and career. He will devote himself to the NASCAR West Series full time in 1955. It will return to the Grand National in 1971.
* The other two pilots who died Larry Mann are racing in 1952 and Frank Arford qualification in 1953 both in Langhorn

LOU FIGARO DIED AFTER HIS #187 HUDSON RACE CAR FLIPPED THREE TIMES AND LANDED ON ITS ROOF.

Thanks for any information or photos posted.
Dennis Garrett
Richmond,Va.USA

Where is the lost "CBS - 60 MINUTES" Diane Sawyer taped interview of "King" Richard Petty? Destroyed? Located in CBS ARCHIVED PHOTO/ FILM SALT MINE VAULT?

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Where is the lost "CBS - 60 MINUTES" Diane Sawyer taped interview of "King" Richard Petty? Destroyed? Located in CBS ARCHIVED PHOTO/ FILM SALT MINE VAULT?
Photo 01. Richard Petty, Diane Sawyer

Photo 02. Richard Petty, Diane Sawyer

Thanks for any informaton or photos posted.
Dennis Garrett
Richmond,Va. USA

updated by @dennis-garrett: 12/05/16 04:00:58PM

Racing History Minute - September 30, 1955

Stock Car Racing History

Speed Age Magazine Oct. 1954 Raleigh Speedway article

photo 01. Speed Age Magazine Oct. 1954 page 40

photo 02. Speed Age Magazine Oct. 1954 page 41

photo 03. Speed Age Magazine Oct. 1954 page 42

photo 04. Speed Age Magazine Oct. 1954 page 43

photo 05. Speed Age Magazine Oct. 1954 page 80, missing last part of Raleigh Speedway article
In it's place is an outboard motor racing article and race results. LOL

I looked over the Speed Age Magazine Oct. 1954 for missing last part of Raleigh Speedway article and can't find it.

photo 06. Speed Age Magazine Oct. 1954 page 59 Auto Racing Results
Raleigh (N.C.) Speedway
One-Mile Banked Asphalt Track, 250 Miles, May 29, 1954

Thanks for any informaton or photos posted.
Dennis Garrett
Richmond,Va

Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Auction Lot 3003 - 2012 DODGE NASCAR RACE CAR No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge driven by Brad Keselowski WILL BE SOLD ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2013.

Stock Car Racing History

Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Auction Lot 3003 - 2012 DODGE NASCAR RACE CAR No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge driven by Brad Keselowski WILL BE SOLD AT APPROXIMATELY 6:00PM ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2013.

2012 DODGE NASCAR RACE CAR

2012 No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge driven by Brad Keselowski at the AAA Texas 500 race during his 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship Season. All proceeds benefit The NASCAR Foundation to help children nationwide to Live, Learn and Play. **NOT STREET LEGAL, SOLD ON BILL OF SALE ONLY** **ALL PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE NASCAR FOUNDATION** **WILL BE SOLD AT APPROXIMATELY 6:00PM ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2013**
*Price Includes Buyers Commission

http://www.barrett-jackson.com/application/onlinesubmission/lotdetails.aspx?ln=3003&aid=524

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Note:
Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas Auction Listed: Lot 3003 - 2012 DODGE NASCAR RACE CAR No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge driven by Brad Keselowski. WILL BE SOLD AT APPROXIMATELY 6:00PM ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2013.

FOX SPORTS 1 "CROWD GOES WILD" listed 2012 No. 2 Miller Lite Dodge driven by Brad Keselowski at the AAA Texas 500 race during his 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship Season. WILL BE SOLD at 9:00PM ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2013.

3 HOURS DIFFERENCE!! LOL

Thanks for any informaton or photos posted.
Dennis Garrett
Richmond,Va. USA

updated by @dennis-garrett: 12/05/16 04:00:58PM

49 Years Ago - September 26, 1964 - Richard Petty Wins QUALIFYING Race to Make Martinsville Old Dominion 500

Stock Car Racing History

HERE'S Martinsville.Va. September 26, 1993 BRYAN HALLMAN photo IN THE BOOK: FORTY YEARS OF STOCK CAR RACING FORTY PLUS FOUR 1990-1993.

Thanks for any information or photos posted.
Dennis Garrett
Richmond,Va.USA

Dennis Andrews, James Trout (or anybody else)... Please Tell Me About the 1980 NASCAR Grand American Season

Stock Car Racing History

Dave,

I found an copy of 1982 NASCAR STOCK CAR RACING RULE BOOK with an 1982 NASCAR GRAND AMERICAN STOCK CAR - SECTION 20A rules.
It doesn't have an list of Approved Name Brand Models for NASCAR Grand American races.
Maybe this will help you out.

Copy of # cover 1982 NASCAR STOCK CAR RACING RULE BOOK- page 0

pages 44 - 45

pages 46 - 47

pages 48 - 49

pages 50 - 51

pages 52 - 53

pages 54 - 55

Thanks for any information or photos posted.
Dennis Garrett
Richmond,Va.USA

Racing History Minute - September 9, 1962

Stock Car Racing History

Reply To Dave:The old oak trees in the infield midway along the backstretch and heading toward turn three are visible in this Adolph Rice Studio aerial of the Atlantic Rural Exposition track at Richmond.
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Dang Old Oak Tree, Richmond 500, 4-13-69

Dang Old Oak Tree, Richmond 500, 4-13-69 in photo of #56 race car, driver Ed Hessert, car owner Lyle steller, '69 Mercury

#56 race car, driver Ed Hessert, Richmond 500, 4-13-69

To the right of "Dang Old Oak Tree", at least 3 race fans in trees behind white fence

Thanks for any informaton or photos posted.
Dennis Garrett
Richmond,Va. USA

Did He or Didn't He (intentionally bring out the caution to get his teammate in the Chase)? NASCAR Investigating Bowyer Spin

Current NASCAR

Dale Earnhardt Sr. has been known to have create and won some late caution flag races in his life.
When an race track reporter asked "How Lucky, you won this race after being down several laps!!
Dale Earnhardt Sr. smiles and said,"You Got To Make your Own Luck"!!

Thanks for any information or photos posted.
Dennis Garrett
Richmond,Va.USA

Jr. Not 1st Earnhardt to Drive for Rick - the Robert Gee / Dale Earnhardt / Rick Hendrick Connection Led to Dale Earnhardt Scoring Rick Hendrick's 1st NASCAR Win

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Where's Robert Gee birth place? Date?
Where's Robert Gee buried? Date?

I heard or read somewhere that Robert Gee was born and raise in Norfolk,Va.
Robert Gee as a young kid would delivers newspapers to racer joe weatherly.
joe weatherly would let Robert Gee work on his race cars.
joe weatherly treated Robert Gee as an adopted son and took him to races like Darligton,SC. and Daytona Beach,Fla.

Thanks for any information or photos posted.
Dennis Garrett
Richmond,Va.USA

ARE YOU READY FOR THE REAL THING? ? ?

Current NASCAR

I felt that shot that Mad Max took in the pits after the race by no less , a girl, smack on tv too. now what did you see??

Dave, I see an future "PRICELESS" credit card commercial of video of Mad Max being slapped in face by short stature woman.

Did you noticed this video was almost missed by an repeat of Regis & Bill Crosby talking about Notre Dame & Temple football. LOL

Thanks for any information or photos posted.
Dennis Garrett
Richmond,Va.USA