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November 12 - This day in Petty history 11/12/72 - Richard finishes 3rd in the Texas 500 at Texas World Speedway.

11/12/92 - In one of the most head-scratching announcements made in the history of NASCAR, Rick Wilson is announced as the driver to succeed the King beginning in the 1993 season. The car number was changed for one year to #44.

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Chessie

Junie's cars from 1950's


My grandfather, Rolen Moyer, worked with Junie on his racing engines. I'm in the process of building a family history, and we don't have any...
@Chessie started 16 years ago - replies: 0
TMC Chase

October 8 - This day in Petty history


10/08/72 - Richard finishes 10th in the National 500 at Charlotte.10/08/89 - Richard finishes an irrelevant 34th in the All Pro Auto Parts 500 at...
@TMC Chase started 16 years ago - replies: 0
TMC Chase

October 7 - This day in Petty history


10/07/51 - Lee finishes 5th in a 150 lapper at Occoneechee Speedway, Hillsboro, NC.10/07/56 - Lee finishes 9th in a 200 lap race at Newport (TN)...
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TMC Chase

October 6 - This day in Petty history


10/6/57 - Lee finishes 3rd in the Old Dominion 500 at Martinsville.10/6/74 - Richard finishes 2nd to David Pearson in the National 500 at Charlotte.
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TMC Chase

October 5 - This day in Petty history


10/5/57 - Lee wins at Southern States Fairground in Charlotte.10/5/58 - Lee wins at Salisbury Speedway in North Carolina. Rookie Richard Petty...
@TMC Chase started 16 years ago - replies: 0
TMC Chase

October 4 - This day in Petty history


10/4/70 - Richard leads the most laps but finishes 2nd to Bobby Isaac in the Wilkes 400 at North Wilkesboro.10/4/81 - Buddy Arrington finishes 10th...
@TMC Chase started 16 years ago - replies: 0
TMC Chase

October 3 - This day in Petty history


10/03/53 - Lee finishes 6th in a 200 lapper at Bloomsburg Fairgrounds in Bloomsburg PA.10/03/76 - Richard finishes 3rd in the Wilkes 400 at North...
@TMC Chase started 16 years ago - replies: 0
Jennifer Long

Geoff competes at Dillon Motorspeedway


http://www.whowon.com/Results.asp?TrackID=2796&StoryID=260491 Sounds like Geoff gave them "a run for their money!"
@Jennifer Long started 16 years ago - replies: 0
TMC Chase

October 2 - This day in Petty history


10/2/49 - Lee Petty wins his first race at Heidelberg Raceway, Pittsburgh, PA.10/2/60 - Petty cars finish 6th (Richard), 10th (Jim Paschal), and...
@TMC Chase started 16 years ago - replies: 0
TMC Chase

October 1 - This day in Petty history


The calendar page turns, but the trivia continues...10/1/50 - Lee finishes 7th in a 200 lapper at Vernon (NY) Fairgrounds.10/1/61 - Richard...
@TMC Chase started 16 years ago - replies: 0
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