Forum Activity for @bill-mcpeek

bill mcpeek
@bill-mcpeek
01/25/13 08:17:00AM
820 posts

Ricky Stenhouse Spinning Out Jeff Gilder? Danica Robbing Cradle?


Current NASCAR

lol.....not Jeff and Ricky.......Ricky and the Go Daddy Cupcake......I see on the net this morning that she has made it official...they are dating.....Since she is now a Cougar,maybe she can drive for Ford...

bill mcpeek
@bill-mcpeek
01/26/13 02:57:07PM
820 posts

The Things We Did for Earnhardt & Childress to Keep Them Going


Stock Car Racing History

Dave, Great question as his race compound was about 3-5 miles as the crow flies from the Arena. FRJ would have been there fer sure. I owned a company that was located on the airport in the old Piper aircraft building and we used to see him a lot around town in the off season.
When I first got to the concert I wondered why Willie was the opening act as he was really big at that time. It was soon apparent as willie was so mellow and cool and Hank Jr. was drunk before the show was half over. Hank had thrown his shirt to the ladies and was standing on his guitar amp and put on a rowdy heck of a show. I didnt see them as a natural pair but one great time was had by all.

bill mcpeek
@bill-mcpeek
01/26/13 01:22:07PM
820 posts

The Things We Did for Earnhardt & Childress to Keep Them Going


Stock Car Racing History

Willie was in Lakeland,Florida in the early 80's at the Lakeland Arena and opened for Hank Williams Jr.. Great show and there was talk that a young fellow rode the bus all the way back to Texas and no one knew him. Every body thought he was with someone else.. Willie paid his way back to Florida.

bill mcpeek
@bill-mcpeek
01/26/13 01:16:50PM
820 posts

The Things We Did for Earnhardt & Childress to Keep Them Going


Stock Car Racing History

PK, Bong?, pot?, grass? For someone so quick to point this out you sure know all the "terms"....lol

bill mcpeek
@bill-mcpeek
01/26/13 01:08:52PM
820 posts

The Things We Did for Earnhardt & Childress to Keep Them Going


Stock Car Racing History

lol, So that's why you're on so many forum discussions that reference food.....You still have the Munchies from walking thru the purple haze on Willies bus.....

bill mcpeek
@bill-mcpeek
01/26/13 03:10:11PM
820 posts

New Smyrna Speedway and Orlando Speedway Under NASCAR Sanction


Current NASCAR

I sure hope they do all they say they will as Both track's are among my favorites. I get to drive a Rusty Wallace COT this week end at New Smyrna and if I get a decent pic or video I'll send it to you. I'll also be back there on Friday Feb. 22nd for the Modified Racers Reunion and will have my old 35 Chevy Coupe wound up for that. Thats the night of the 100 lap Richie Evans Memorial and I look forward to staying to see that.

bill mcpeek
@bill-mcpeek
01/26/13 12:56:50PM
820 posts

New Smyrna Speedway and Orlando Speedway Under NASCAR Sanction


Current NASCAR

I went to the open house Thursday night and met the the new promoter of Orlando Speedworld. There was a huge crowd showed up and lots of positive things said. The NASCAR rep that covered the new arrangement pretty well had many things to say that I liked. Both Track managers were there and both told me the classes would not change and as long as the crowds came the purses would be improved. I was told by the NASCAR rep that my NASCAR license will now be honored at 55 tracks that are in this group of tracks. The cost will be $195 per year for the limited late models and $95 a year for all those below that class. For this you receive $1,000,000 in insurance coverage.

The new promoter told me he is going to do more local advertizing and up grade the concession and pave the rest of the pit area. I,for one am excited about ANY track thats willing to put its money where its mouth is and by signing a 20 year lease I'd say he's willing.

bill mcpeek
@bill-mcpeek
01/21/13 03:48:52PM
820 posts

A QUICK FIX DURING THE OFF SEASON Georgia Style at my track


Stock Car Racing History

What a good looking car. Thanks Johnny. My first new car was a 1968 Dodge Cornett R/T with a 440 motor. Mint Turquoise Metallic w/ a white stripe around the tail...fast and beautiful..

bill mcpeek
@bill-mcpeek
01/21/13 12:57:12PM
820 posts

Humpy Wheeler - 2013 LLOAR Pioneer of Racing Award Winner


Stock Car Racing History

Dargan, Great article about a real nice guy. Some of the funniest stories I have heard have come from him. I love to hear him tell about testing for the night race when they only lit one end of the track and the test car wrecked before it came back around. Looking forward to seeing him at the banquet. Humpy Wheeler,Bill McPeek, Darlington Vintage Classic

bill mcpeek
@bill-mcpeek
01/11/13 11:45:39AM
820 posts

Living Legends of Auto Racing Saturday Night Hero


Stock Car Racing History

Great story, Thanks a bunch. See you on the 20th. Bill

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