Forum Activity for @bill-mcpeek

Racing History Minute - On The Beach

Stock Car Racing History

Dick Punnett who wrote the original book in the mid 1990's called Racing on the Rim did write a fantastic story of the early beach speed trials. It wasn't selling like they thought it should so it was re-issued in paper back and called Beach Racers/ Daytona before nascar and with the name Nascar it did help sales a lot. I have a copy of that one in my collection. He mostly writes children's books now. I recently spoke with his wife as he has a hearing problem and doesn't like to use the phone. They are doing well and still live in Ormand Beach...

Racing History Minute - On The Beach

Stock Car Racing History

It was my pleasure to help a fellow R/R member and a good friend.....Really enjoyed the report. Keep them coming...

R.I.P. Jimmy Cox - Former NASCAR Inspector

General

My sincere condolences to his family and friends. May he rest in peace.

Racing History Minute - May 14, 1960

Stock Car Racing History

Great report and loved all the pictures. I don't ever recall the King being referred to as Dick Petty.

Hall of Shame

Stock Car Racing History

I went over last Sat. for my second visit and was disappointed in the number of patrons in the HOF. This is just an estimate but I would say there was less than 50 in there and 12 of them were from Racers Reunion.

I believe they should have 8 inductee's each year and break it down so we have 1 owner,1 crew chief, 2 driver's prior to 1960 and 4 drivers after 1960..

Those of us that are of an age that remember folk's like Paschal,McGriff,Hendrick,Fox and others like them are aware that the longer it goes with cramming in the modern stars simply causes the memories to fade . The younger generation doesn't know the stars we knew unless they are serious students of racing history like Alex and Cody to name a couple.

It is a serious problem that Nascar seems to be ignoring while they wait for a hand out from the local politicians.

Racing History Minute - May 11, 1958

Stock Car Racing History

great article.. sounds like Mrs. Petty was the enforcer of that family....lol....Sure glad she left the 38 in her purse and just used it for extra weight...

Racersreunion Nascar Simulator Update

Stock Car Racing History

Great job Jimmy, I'm sure they appreciate all you do..I look forward to making one of the shows you do down the road...

Can you say Junior

Current NASCAR

I think it sure helped being brought up by Dave Blaney who was super laid back & very smart.. Then to hook up with Leonard Wood and get a great car that the kid drove the wheels off. My hats off to him..

Can you say Junior

Current NASCAR

6 wins in 31 starts at Dega ,tied for second most active driver and 11 wins in those 31 starts for 38.7 % shows he is a great driver...He really seems to like the new crew chief.. The debris on the grill had me wondering if he would make it...

ARCA RACE IN TALLADEGA TODAY

Current NASCAR

the car never slowed or swerved after hitting the outside wall, no brakes, no steering or possibly stunned or knocked out...a very scary incident...Thankfully he's not hurt badly.. Those Safer barriers need to be on ALL walls, inside and ouside period...