Forum Activity for @dennis-garrett

Dennis  Garrett
@dennis-garrett
07/22/11 08:50:47AM
560 posts

Captain America


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Captain America comic book hero started in 1941.

Dave, I like the looks of red, white, and blue color paint theme ofrace cars and our American Flag. :)

Dennis  Garrett
@dennis-garrett
07/14/11 02:31:52AM
560 posts

Bruton Smith the Race Driver? When? Where? Won auto races against Buck Baker and Joe Weatherly?


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Bruton Smith the Race Driver? When? Where? Won auto races against Buck Baker and Joe Weatherly?

Friday night, July 8, 2011, Trackside - Speed Channel and Saturday, July 9, 2011, Raceday - Speed Channel:
Bruton Smith and DW was talking about Kentucky race track; route 71; wonder why the cubans in fla. have the last chase race?
Bruton Smith talking about having his Las Vegas race track as the last chase track!
Then start talking about getting started as Bruton Smith the Race Driver - Race Track Promoter!!
Won auto races against Buck Baker and Joe Weatherly!!

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http://news.cincinnati.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110702/SPT0601/107030329/Speedway-s-owner-delivers-dream

I found this Bruton Smith's article: Speedway's owner delivers on dream
10:01 PM, Jul. 2, 2011

Bruton Smith, When you were 17, you bought an old modified race car and started racing. Whom did you race against?

Back then it was Buck Baker, Joe Weatherly. People back in that era. I remember one time on a last lap I had to move Joe over to win the race. I was promoting the race, too.

Joe says, "You got no business being in that race car." I said, "The car owner wanted me to drive it. He knew I had some experience, so he put me in it. Joe, if you notice, I won. Look at my trophy. You want to kiss my trophy?"

He didn't like that. I'm not sure that Joe ever forgave me for bumping him, but I did. I didn't wreck him. I just moved him up into the soft stuff and won the race.
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DennisGarrett would like to know:
#1. Where & when did you beat Buck Baker in a an NASCAR race or Non-NASCAR race?
#2. Where & when did you beat Joe Weatherly in a an NASCAR race or Non-NASCAR race?
#3. Is the above #1 & #2 listed in the record books?


updated by @dennis-garrett: 12/05/16 04:02:07PM
Dennis  Garrett
@dennis-garrett
06/30/11 02:25:14AM
560 posts

Where's Fox


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Waltrip, Hobbs Lend Voices to Cars 2

SPEED Commentators Darrell Waltrip and David Hobbs are the voices of special car characters in the new Cars sequel.

Darrell Waltrip said his Cars 2 character, "Darrell Cartrip," is modeled roughly on his Chevrolet Monte Carlo that helped him win 12 of 19 NASCAR Winston Cup Series races. (Photo: Pixar)

http://nascar.speedtv.com/article/waltrip-hobbs-talk-about-their-ch...

http://nascar.speedtv.com/article/waltrip-hobbs-talk-about-their-ch...

Dennis  Garrett
@dennis-garrett
06/27/11 04:26:32AM
560 posts

Mobilgas Economy Run


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Thanks Dave for the Mickey Thompson information.

I had to typed in "mickey thompson + Miss Thunderbird Casino" search to get the following website.

http://www.thompson-motorsports.com/economy.html
I guessed this is the Thompson website you are talking about.

I couldn't find the website under "Mickey Thompson" search instead I got "Mickey Thompson Tires".

Know if Mickey Thompson Tires was ever used in any known NASCAR races? Oval - road course?

How about Mickey Thompson Tires used in NASCAR Drag races?

Dennis  Garrett
@dennis-garrett
06/26/11 12:09:47PM
560 posts

Mobilgas Economy Run


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Above photo:
year?
Driver name? race driver Mickey Thompson
Beauty Queen Model name?
car model and year?
Dennis  Garrett
@dennis-garrett
06/14/11 08:12:07AM
560 posts

Dan Gurney Joins Partnership on 2012 Le Mans Racer


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You think this year's 24hrs. of Le Mans race was Safe and Exciting! LOL:)
How about these Star War type race cars racing each other in 2012 Le Mans Race? LOL:)


The wingless DeltaWing endurance racer concept is designed to match the performance of traditional racecars, with half the weight, half the power and considerably lower fuel consumption. | June 10, 2011 | Highcroft Racing


http://www.insideline.com/car-news/gurney-joins-partnership-on-2012-le-mans-racer.html



http://media.il.edmunds-media.com/non-make/ns/ns_61011_717.jpg


updated by @dennis-garrett: 12/05/16 04:02:07PM
Dennis  Garrett
@dennis-garrett
05/27/11 08:00:08AM
560 posts

Who Knew NASCAR Once Had A Midget Car Division?


Stock Car Racing History

Have you read this: Nascar Big Car And Midgets Races
http://www.trackforum.com/forums/showthread.php?105672-Nascar-Big-Car-And-Midgets-Races
Thread: Nascar Big Car And Midgets Races
Check out the Thread Replies:
04-12-2008 11:19 AM #11 thru 04-26-2008 05:15 AM

http://www.champcarstats.com/

Dennis  Garrett
@dennis-garrett
05/23/11 10:18:35PM
560 posts

Scout Honor, Bobby Allison says he won 85 NASCAR CUP RACES at tonight's NASCAR Hall of Fame.


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Scout Honor, Bobby Allison says he won 85 NASCAR CUP RACES at tonight's NASCAR Hall of Fame.

Tell it like it is!! More power to you, Bobby!! :)LOL:)
Bobby Allison fans should write NASCAR Hall of Fame, Brian France, and Mike Helton to changed it from 84 NASCAR CUP wins to 85 NASCAR CUP wins.


updated by @dennis-garrett: 12/05/16 04:02:07PM
Dennis  Garrett
@dennis-garrett
05/23/11 10:51:27AM
560 posts

Bobby Allison's 85th race win in question?


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racing-reference,Bobby Allison,and sometimes NASCAR of Fame listed
85 NASCAR Sprint Cup wins for Bobby Allison.
http://www.racing-reference.info/driver/Bobby_Allison

Bill France Jr. and Darrell Waltrip listed
84 NASCAR Sprint Cup wins for Bobby Allison and Darrell Waltrip.

Last night on Speed Channel's Speed Center was talking about Bobby Allison going into the NASCAR of Fame, Monday, May 23,2011, I noticed they listed:
Bobby Allison
2011 NASCAR of Fame Inductee
83 Career Wins, 1983 Cup Champion (2 photos)


85th race win in question?
1971 Myers Brothers 250
NASCAR Winston Cup race number 34 of 48
August 6, 1971 at Bowman-Gray Stadium, Winston-Salem, NC
250 laps on a .250 mile paved track (62.5 miles)
http://www.racing-reference.info/race/1971_Myers_Brothers_250/W
updated by @dennis-garrett: 12/05/16 04:02:07PM
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