ONE FOR RICHARD CHILDRESS
Stock Car Racing History
It seems the more we talk about a person like Richard the more good we hear of him. I crossed paths with Richard way back when we were having way to much fun racing, that was back in the late 60's. Anyway thats how things were done back then, it was really a brotherhood of guys loving the same thing,we helped in areas we were good at and received help where we were not so good at it. As Bob found out at Columbia Richard has a heart of gold. Richard Childress along with Richard Petty and others that were true blood racers would stop and help you along the road or track or almost wherever you were. Bob only had to make a phone call to R.C. to recieve help,try that nowadays. Only a very chosen few would even raise an eyebrow to return the look. My take on yesterday, the days I loved and miss so much, its also why I strive here on R/R to try and continue the old time spirit and feeling to our new and upcoming guys and gals. God Bless us all to maintain the initial goal of Paul and Jeff with Racers reunion.
bob williams said: I'm not surprised to hear about Richard helping Morgan, he's just that kind of a guy. In 1971 I was running Gran. Am. and pulled into the pitts at Columbus S C and parked next to Richard. He walked over to my truck and said," you have a universal joint going bad on your truck." Well ,Richard knew I was no mechanic and I was by myself with no help. He said, go to town and get one and I'll change it out for you." I did and he did. He slid under there, took the drive shaft out, changed it out and put it back in all for nothing more than a "thank you." Like I said, he's a good man. Years later when I was out of work I called Richard from Jackson.Ms. He never hesitated, but just said," come on up here, I'll put you to work." I did't have the money to go, so I moved to Ga. where I could stay in my sons basement and work for a near by show car co. My first job was driving Morgan Shepards ' Wood Bro. car. I enjoyed getting to know Morgan. I was real pleased to hear that he had given his life to Christ. Morgan was a real rounder in his day, but then a lot of us went down that road ,did'nt we? I'm glad to learn that R C is helping him.
