Perry, in the 1960 crash didn't Johns' car clip the edge of the backstretch observation stand, before hitting the pit wall? That is where I thought the description 'timber and wood flying' came from.
I watched the 1971 Daytona 500 on closed circuit TV, at Spartanburg Memorial Auditorium.
I think Perk had 33 wins when he took the career lead at BGS in 1968, but he finished with 47 feature wins, along with the 3 championships. Thanks for the story, the Perk and Ray picture is great!
It's not a law yet, got defeated last year, but the Army may be dropping all sports sponsorships anyhow.
Is the Army staying in NHRA with Tony Schumacher?
www.baseball-reference.com (Down to 6.1% thru yesterday's games) I agree with you that the economy is a major factor, just sticking up for baseball since I am a big baseball fan too.
That's the point, 3 has been a famous and popular number, used by a lot of famous drivers and car owners for a long time, and has always moved along to the next one, so I see no reason why it shouldn't now.
No comments on the driver of the black #3 Chevrolet, Paul Goldsmith, or his legendary car owner?
