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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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...
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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...
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October 7 - This day in Petty history


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October 6 - This day in Petty history


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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...
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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...
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October 3 - This day in Petty history


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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!"
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October 2 - This day in Petty history


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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...
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