Jim Seay
01/10/10 09:29:51AM
@jim-seay
Larry Frank NASCAR sold him short...twice. Questionable scoring procedures cost him the chance to be applauded by a large crowd when he should have received the "Southern 500" trophy immediately after the 1962 race. Then, in 2002 when it was suggested that NASCAR symbolically re-present the award before the 40th anniversary of their screw-up they refused because (and they wouldn't put it that colorful way) "It's something that happened so many years ago and isn't relevant today"...or words to that effect. But,they were wrong.We who knew and felt a strong attachment to Larry for his service in the USMC, and his skills in the sport and his patriotism will always honor his memory.Semper Fi, Oooh Raahhh and Rest in Peace Larry Frank.
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TMC Chase

September 4 - This day in Petty history


9/4/67 - Petty Enterprises takes 2 of the top 3 finishing positoins at the Southern 500 in Darlington. Richard wins the race, and G.C. Spencer...
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TMC Chase

September 3 - This day in Petty history


9/3/62 - Richard (43), Jim Paschal (42) and Bunkie Blackburn (41) finished 5th, 6th, and 32nd, respectively, in the Southern 500 at Darlington...
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TMC Chase

September 2 - This day in Petty history


9/2/57 - Bobby Myers was killed in the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway while racing a #4 Petty Oldsmobile.
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mark anthony lane2

1 man 1 sport 1 nation


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TMC Chase

September 1 - This day in Petty history


Thought I might start something here that I also post at a Petty fans msg board. Seems to be a popular daily post there - a day in Petty history....
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Jennifer Long

Geoff back in the driver's seat!!


Geoff will race in the final two ISCARS DASH Touring events of the season.Read more at: http://www.asa-racing.com/story.asp?StoryID=8886
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Jennifer Long

Update on Geoff


It looks like the truck deal has fallen through, and that Geoff is not a financial partner in BW Motorsports.Read more here:...
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Linda4

Dale Sr.


To be honest, I haven't watched racing since Dale Sr. passed away! But in late 2006 I started watching it again! I choose Tony Stewart as my...
@Linda4 started 17 years ago - replies: 6
Jennifer Long

Geoff and ARCA???


Geoff is part owner of a new ARCA Remax Team: BW Motorsports. And, they have just signed their first driver: Kory Rabenold. Read more about the new...
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Jennifer Long

Great article on Geoff's win at Watkin's Glen!!


http://www.nascar.com/2008/news/opinion/08/07/maumann.retro.watkins.glen.spark.gbodine/index.html That was definitely one of my favorite...
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