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 30 - This day in Petty history


9/30/70 - Richard wins the final NASCAR Grand National race run on dirt in the Home State 200 in Raleigh, NC. Richard drives car owned by Don...
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TMC Chase

September 29 - This day in Petty history


9/29/63 - Richard finishes 26th in a field of 28 in the Wilkes 400 driving car #41. Finishing just ahead of him in 25th spot is Jimmy Massey in a...
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TMC Chase

September 28- This day in Petty history


9/28/69 - Richard wins the Old Dominion 500 at Martinsville in his Ford.
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TMC Chase

September 27 - This day in Petty history


9/27/64 - Richard clinches his first championship by finishing 2nd in the Old Dominion 500 at Martinsville Speedway.
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J.C. HAYES

CAN YOU TELL ME WHO GOT BILL ELLIOTT THE MELLING SPONSER ?


THIS PERSON INTRO HARRY MELLING & BILL ELLIOTT
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TMC Chase

September 26 - This day in Petty history


9/26/54 - Lee finishes 2nd to Herb Thomas at Langhorne Speedway in Pennsylvania.9/26/65 - Richard finishes 2nd behind Junior Johnson in the Old...
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TMC Chase

September 25 - This day in Petty history


9/25/49 - Lee finishes 2nd to Red Byron in a 200 lapper at Martinsville. This was NASCAR's first season with the Strictly Stock series (later...
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J.C. HAYES

did you know?????????????????????


If it wasn't for Benny Parsons , Greg Biffle wouldn't be in NASCAR & Bill Elliott would have never meet Harry Melling
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TMC Chase

September 24 - This day in Petty history


9/24/67 - Richard keeps his win streak alive & extends it to 9 races in a row by winning the Old Dominion 500 at Martinsville.9/24/72 - Richard...
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TMC Chase

September 23 - This day in Petty history


9/23/62 - Richard finishes 2nd to Nelson Stacy in the Old Dominion 500 at Martinsville. Teammate Jim Paschal finishes 9th in the #41...
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