Would you consider Tim Richmond in 1987 being a part timer? According to racing-reference.info Tim's first race in 1987 was race #12, Pocono, in which he won, then backed it up with another win at Riverside the next week. he would run 6 more races that year, then retired because of his illness in which he would die from just two years later.
Man what a good question! I can't even think of one.
And BTW, Cale did win the 1985 edition of the Charlotte 500, so, one more year than 84.
A two for one..... Dale Earnhardt and Jack Ingram
Earnhardt
Parnelli Jones
Jack Ingram
Frank Mundy
Bob Burcham
Just a few more!
-Cody
Do know what month Fonty Flock won at Columbia giving Chevrolet their first Grand National win? I know it was in 55', but not sure exactly when.
-Cody
Tim, do you know if this was an 'open stadium'? It could've been a enclosed stadium like some races of today - Chili Bowl...but I doubt that they had the ceiling mounted exhaust fans in 1956
I'm pretty sure I saw it there, if not there, I have no clue. I'm not a member there, just a fascinated lurker. However, I will certainly let you know if I ever come across. I have a strong feeling that I had saved it to my old hard-drive.....before it crashed last August.
-Cody
Chase, I HAVE seen a picture of that car. This morning when I saw your post, I immediately tried to find it, but came up short. The best I remember, it was one of Darrell's cars from earlier in the year, so I think it might have had the same paint job, and just made the first '1' into a '4'. I can't recall if it still retained Mountain Dew logos or not....I think it might have.
I believe I saw the picture on the randy ayers modeling forum - even if your not a model car builder....it's a great site to check out. Lots of history.
-Cody
Legend, I was the same way. I watched this film about 3 times, and every time just got better. Like I said, aside from the 40's, the 1980's was my favorite era of Nascar racing. It's just eye candy!
-Cody
Wow Dave, that was very good. Out of all the decades of NASCAR, the 80's is my second favorite (right behind the 1940's). I always liked Dale in Wrangler colors, especially before the mid 80's with RC. This has some great footage and shows how fan-friendly drivers used to be. Especially playing a baseball game - that was cool! I just wish I could find me one of those cowboy hats that it seemed like every driver used to wear back then. Looks like the same ones Petty wears to this day....but those run about $600+.
Thanks again for sharing that Dave! I truly enjoyed it 100%
-Cody
