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Racing History Minute - October 8, 1972

Stock Car Racing History

Pearson's advice on getting a good qualifying lap at Charlotte, "Pull that jock strap tight and don't lift".

Passing of Tom Pistone's wife

General

Thoughts and prayers for the Pistone family.

Cale Takes '68 Virginia 500 at Martinsville - WSLS-TV 16mm Film

Stock Car Racing History

Dave, J.D. was running Pete Brewer's '65 Chevelle at Rockingham, Sanford and Dillon in 1967.

Tiny, Donnie Interview Martinsville '68 / Hendrick, Harris, Brown Take Modified Checkers Footage

Stock Car Racing History

Thanks Dave, If I ever knew it I had forgotten that they ran the Comet in '68 too. Short tracks I guess since they ran the fast back Cyclone on the big tracks. Tiny did good, can't remember hearing him talk that long without a big laugh in there somewhere.

Scott, Turner, Petty & Pearson Raced with the "Wine & Cheese" Boys at V.I.R. in 1966

Stock Car Racing History

Talked to Dad about the Grand Touring test at VIR. He remembers it being 1969 and that he and Tiny were both invited to test. Tiny got there first and called dad and told him not to make the haul because NASCAR said the barriers and run-off space did not meet their standards.

Today it is one of the most technically difficult circuits in the country for a driver and one of the most beautiful tracks for the fan.

Scott, Turner, Petty & Pearson Raced with the "Wine & Cheese" Boys at V.I.R. in 1966

Stock Car Racing History

I don't remember the year but I do know that Tiny Lund and maybe a few others (only remember Tiny for sure) did a test at VIR in his GT/GA car. Can't recall the reasons but they never scheduled a GT/GA race there but the NASCAR owned Grand-Am Rolex Sports Car Series ran at VIR from 2002 to 2011.

President of Bosch Engineering USA Keith Andrews gives the command to "Start Your Engines" for the 2009 Bosch Engineering 250 at VIR.

1972 Grand American Champ Wayne Andrews drops the green on the Bosch Engineering 250.

Daytona Prototype Podium for the April 25, 2009 Bosch Engineering 250 at VIR.

First place finishers Alex Gurney and Jon Fogarty (top center) from Bob Stallings Racing drove a Pontiac powered Riley.

Second place finishers Michael Valiante and John Pew (left) from Michael Shank Racing drove a Ford powered Riley.

Third place finishers David Donohue and Darren Law (right) from Brumos Racing drove a Porsche powered Riley.

King and Kenseth trivia

Current NASCAR

TMC, In 1969 or '70 Dad and Reid Shaw went to Michigan for a GT race and blew their only engine in practice. Don't remember if it was after qualifying but he never ran a lap in the race but got credit for last place.

R.I.P. Eric Horn - "The Big E" - Crew Member for Derrike Cope, Petty Enterprises & Robert Yates Racing

Current NASCAR

All Pro tire carrier Darrell Andrews is from my home town of Siler City, NC.

Historic Columbia Speedway and soccer

Historic Speedways and Ghost Tracks

Tim, I can't help but think that this property would never have been able to host such events if it were not for all the volunteers that worked so hard and long to get the track in condition for the RR events. Not only did you folks save the speedway but brought the whole property back to life. Congratulations!

September 18, 1960: Richard wins his 3rd race

Stock Car Racing History

I'd like mine with cheese please.