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I think we'd all unanimously second Tim's motion for Jim Streeter to share all he can.

Many thanks to Bill McPeek for resurrecting his copy of the "Beach" book and Tim for sharing the contents.

Question: Was the driver credited with 18th place in this race driving under a pseudonym?

Listed as Barney Oldfield of Asheboro, NC, this Oldfield is shown with just one career GN start and is obviously NOT the "famous" Barney Oldfield who died in 1946.

Local dirt star Pettyjohn was in the Junie Donlavey #90 rent-a-racer courtesy of Mel Joseph.

Matt Kenseth

The Wisconsin Rapids Tribune reports on the very worthwhile progress of a Dick Trickle Memorial and a fundraiser dedicated to that cause:

http://www.wisconsinrapidstribune.com/story/life/2015/05/13/dick-trickle-memorial-annual-fundraiser/27240639/

Here's the link to our own RR Dick Trickle Fans page:
http://stockcar.racersreunion.com/group/dicktricklefans

I did not know Jimmy Cox personally - many here may have - but I saw him in the Winston Cup garage every week for years. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

	JIMMY RAY COX Visitation: 6:00 to 8:00 PM Friday May 15, 2015 Whitley's Funeral Home Service: 2:00 PM Saturday May 16, 2015 Whitley's Funeral Home Annex Chapel Internment: Carolina Memorial Park
Obituary: Concord, Jimmy Ray Cox Mr. Jimmy Ray Cox, 80, of Concord passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2015. He was born January 28, 1935 in Cabarrus County to the late Clarence and Margie Whitley Cox. He was 1955 graduate of Winecoff High School. He was retired from Nascar and was employed with Hendrix Motorsports. He served with the U.S.Navy. He was an avid Classic Car enthusiast and attended many car shows. He was a member of Eastside Baptist Church. Mr. Cox is survived by his wife; Earlene Martin Cox, two sons; Clint Cox, David Cox (Carrie) all of Kannapolis, one daughter; Rae Ann Stirewalt ( Mike )of Concord. Five grandchildren; Amber Burris, Andrew Cox, Laura Stirewalt, Jon Stirewalt, Garrett Cox. One brother; Boyd Cox ( Tiny ) of Ocala, Florida. The family will receive friends Friday May 15, 2015 at Whitleys Funeral from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday May 16, 2015 at Whitleys Funeral Home Annex Chapel with the Rev. Bill Perkins and Rev. Rex Burleson officiating. Inurnment will follow at Carolina Memorial Park, Kannapolis, N.C. Memorials may be made to the Nazareth Childrens Home, 725 Cresent Road, Rockwell, N.C. 28138. Online condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com .

Take a gander at this footage, Bill to hear racing "expert" Jim Mckay call The King by Dick.

The 28th place Chevy #90 driven by Fredericksburg's Runt Harris was owned and prepared by Richmond car owner Junie Donlavey. Harris co-drove with Bob Apperson a '49 Olds owned and prepared by Donlavey in the initial 1950 Southern 500 at Darlington. Though long known as a Ford man, Donlavey, later Ford's "Man of the Year" had fielded numerous GM entries, including convertibles for Emanuel Zervakis at Darlington. Harris went out of the 1960 Rebel 300 after 9 laps with a steering issue. Darlington was never very forgiving to cars with no steering.

Carolyn Melton, the beauty queen with Little Joe in victory lane, was actually Miss Southern 500. Although described as being from Cheraw, SC, I just wonder if she might have been kin to Darlington P.A. announcer, Ray Melton.