Talked with Dad and he said it was an oil line that blew off so the news clipping I have was in error. They were able to get the oil line replaced and did re-enter the race so he was running at the end but was 56 laps down. I do have a blown water hose story but it will come later.
Thanks for the complete run down Jack. Looks like 16th is the correct finishing position for Dad and it would appear he did not get back into the race as I had thought since it list a reason out. But I have learned not to assume the reasons listed are correct. A lot of times they were told what the racers wanted to tell but in this case I know it was not a blown engine but a blown water hose.
Dave, I think the tube seen in the picture above is more like the one you posted next. I remember it being more like a rocket but I don't remember if it was the X-2. The Camaro in this picture is later model than when the picture of the Cougar was taken.
Maryville, Tn. May 3, 1969
The 5th Grand Touring race of 1969 was held at Smoky Mountain Raceway and was 200 laps on the paved oval. Wayne Andrews started on the pole with a track record of 85.959 mph and led the first 17 laps before blowing a water hose. After a lengthy pit stop he finished 14 th . Tiny Lund became the first repeat winner for 1969 with a 3 second margin over fast closing Jim Paschal. The crowd of 7,100 had watched Paschal make up two laps lost early in the event but the laps ran out before he could get to the lead. Only know the finishing order of 6 drivers, need help with this one.
T.C. Hunt took over the point lead with a 3 rd place finish from Larry Wallace who lost an engine early in the race. Frank Sessoms is 3 rd , Bill Hemby 4 th , Billy Yuma 5 th , Ken Rush 6 th , Al Straub 7 th , C.B. Gwyn 8 th , Charlie Blanton 9 th and Buck Baker 10 th .
Fin Srt Car # Driver Car Laps Reason out
1 16 Tiny Lund 68 Cougar 200 Running
2 27 Jim Paschal 69 Javelin 200 Running
3 88 T.C Hunt 68 Camaro Running
4 44 Ken Rush 68 Camaro Running
5 67 Joie Chitwood, Jr. 68 Camaro Running
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14 1 15 Wayne Andrews 68 Cougar Running
Personal Notes:
On Wednesday, April 30, 1969 Reid Shaw purchased one of Bud Moores Grand Touring cars, a 1968 Cougar #15. It was a twin to the #16 Cougar Tiny was driving for Tiger Tom Pistone in 69, which was the same car Tiny drove for Bud in 68.
Bud knew they were headed for Maryville and had the car set up. He told Dad and Reid not to touch the car. He said Tiny would tell them to change this or that but dont change a thing. Sure enough when they got to the track and unloaded Tiny came by and told them they needed to change a few things. Dad thanked Tiny for the advice but only set the tire pressure and torqued the wheels. Bud had it right because Dad set a track record in qualifying. First time he had ever seen the track. Blowing off the water hose spoiled a good start for the team. This would be the last time Dad would finish outside the top 10 the rest of the season. I have one report that says he finished 14 th in this race and one that says 16 th . I cant remember.
Wayne Andrews beside Shaw Racing Enterprises Cougar
I pray for God's comfort on the family. RIP Louie!
Johnny, The closest I ever came to this was a glancing blow on the leg from a lug nut as the car left the pit stall. Glad it was not a direct hit. I did blister my palms one time when I grabbed a hot tire.
Chase,
I never got to go to Nashville but Dad ran there several times and talked about it a lot. I would not have known anyone except Russ but would have loved to attend a lunch like that.
Thanks for sharing.
Sorry Johnny I don't. Wish I did. I hope someone on RR will post some.
The race result shows Darrell Waltrip finishing 15 th in a Camaro but I think he was driving this 67 Mustang owned by Al Straub. Al drove the 69 Mustang #74 seen in the truck bed. Al would put other drivers in his car on many occasions.
Character limits force me to add the remaining finishers as a reply.
Fin Srt Car # Driver Car Laps Reason out
15 20 72 Darrell Waltrip 68 Camaro 251 Running
16 12 4 Joe Childress 68 Camaro 196 Oil Press
17 8 0 Martin Sharp 68 Camaro 155 Wrecked
18 15 19 Al Lemmons 67 Chevy II 108 Steering
19 9 17 C.B. Gwyn '68 Mustang 83 Transmission
20 18 74 Al Srtaub '69 Mustang 27 Water Pump
