Forum Activity For @Dave-Fulton

@dave-fulton
07/18/12 11:30:11AM
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July 18 Petty history: Beginnings and victories

Stock Car Racing History

Quite a historic date, to be sure.

@dave-fulton
07/18/12 06:30:11PM
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Buy Junior Johnson's Farm

General

We used to have a place just like that here in the Charlotte area (Ft. Mill, SC). It was called the PTL Club and Jim & Tammy Faye Bakker went to jail over defrauding the supporters of their "time-share" hotels on the property.

@dave-fulton
07/18/12 11:25:10AM
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Buy Junior Johnson's Farm

General

You strike a tough bargain, Jimmie!

@dave-fulton
07/17/12 06:46:41PM
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Buy Junior Johnson's Farm

General

NC farm of NASCAR legend Junior Johnson to be sold at auction

Jul 17, 2012

ROCKINGHAM, NC (WBTV) -

Racing Legend Junior Johnson will sell his Cattle Farm and Custom Built Home situated on 150 acres in Yadkin County, on August 7.

In a separate auction, Johnson will sell his farm equipment and memorabilia at public auction on July 31.

Junior and his family have purchased a new home in Charlotte and have chosen the firm of IRON HORSE AUCTION COMPANY, INC., of Rockingham, to conduct these important auction events.

A member of the inaugural class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Junior is recognized as one of the drivers and owners who have made the sport what it is today.

As an entrepreneur he continues to be active in business with his own signature "white lighting" being distilled in Madison, NC under the name of Junior Johnson's Midnight Moon.

His auctions will feature his farm equipment used to maintain the beautiful 150 acre cattle farm, many special memorabilia items and also, the scenic Hamptonville Estate.

The Hamptonville Estate includes the magnificent, hilltop home that was custom built for Junior and his wife, Lisa; along with Juniors office, race shop, the famous breakfast building, hay barns, equipment buildings and a separate guest house.

The equipment, memorabilia and home furnishings will be sold on July 31 starting at 9 a.m.

The auction will be conducted on site under the big tent with live Internet bidding available for those not able to attend in person.

The real estate will be offered on August 7 at 11 A.M., on site.

A catalog purchase of 25.00 is required to attend either inspection or auction, with a portion of the proceeds going to The Ryan Newman Foundation.

The catalog will allow two persons to attend both auctions and the preview prior to the auction.

The Previews for the Real Estate and the Equipment are listed at ironhorseauction.com

Thomas McInnis of Iron Horse says:

"This is a true once in a lifetime auction for one of stock car racings living legends. Junior and Lisa built their dream home on one the areas most scenic properties, which they have enjoyed for many years. It was only after their decision to downsize did the property become available for sale. We are greatly honored to be assisting Mr. and Mrs. Johnson and their children on this important matter."

"Our family leaves behind many great memories and times here in Hamptonville," states Junior, "we wish the new owners nothing but the best in this extraordinary estate."

Johnson family spokesman Keith Barnwell says, "This is a great opportunity for Juniors fans and friends to own a piece of his history with the July 31st auction date. Someone will be fortunate to acquire his beautiful estate just a week later. This farm is incredible and we are looking forward to seeing it continue to thrive in the future"

For complete information call 800.997.2248 or go to ironhorseauction.com

updated by @dave-fulton: 08/16/18 10:41:12AM

@dave-fulton
07/17/12 01:37:06PM
9,138 posts

Kyle and Kyle spend time together

Current NASCAR

Thanks for posting that, Chase. Very inspiring.

Over the years I have been in a position to watch/arrange totally unpublicized visits by drivers to children and by children to drivers. I've recounted on these pages previously the unpublicized visits to Childrens' Hospital in Richmond by the Pettys and Labontes.

One of the most touching I ever arranged was a visit to see the late Dale Earnhardt by a young New York boy with terminal cancer. Completely aside from the Make-A-Wish Foundation (which is simply wonderful), the doctors at New York City's world renowned Sloan-Kettering Cancer Institute fund their own charity out of the doctors' pockets to arrange memorable events for the young terminal patients they treat. That was the source of the unannounced visit to see Dale in the 90s at Richmond.

Today, many of the drivers, as we know, also have their own charitable foundations that stage events for worthwhile causes.

Recently, when I did my post on the Petty family's Richmond friend, Hugh Hawthorne, I noted Kyle Busch also as a supporter of Victory Junction Gang Camp. This listing comes from the camp's current pages:

Victory Junction is proud to have the support of some of NASCARs best and most talented Sprint Cup Series drivers. Whether making a donation, attending a fundraising event, helping out with a public service announcement or playing with the kids during a NASCARnival Night at camp, this special group of drivers has ignited our campers smiles and fueled their spirits. Victory Junction is proud to have the following drivers as a part of the Victory Junction support crew:

Dale Earnhardt Jr. Founder
Kurt Busch Founder
Kyle Petty Founder
Michael Waltrip Founder
Richard Petty Founder
Tony Stewart Founder

Aric Almirola
Bobby Labonte
Brad Keselowski
Brian Vickers
Carl Edwards
Casey Mears
Clint Bowyer
Dave Blaney
David Gilliland

Denny Hamlin
Elliot Sadler
Greg Biffle
Jamie McMurray
Jeff Burton
Jeff Gordon
Jimmie Johnson
Kasey Kahne
Kevin Harvick
A.J. Allmendinger

Martin Truex Jr
Matt Kenseth
Reed Sorenson
Ryan Newman
Scott Speed
Travis Kvapil
David Stremme
Kyle Busch

Cheers to all of our heroes who reach out to help others.

@dave-fulton
07/17/12 01:56:29PM
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