Jeff Gilder
07/07/08 11:13:28PM
@jeff-gilder
Who would have thought They ran the back roadsIn the middle of nightPrecious cargo on boardTripping before daylightHoning their skillsWithout realizationThey were forming the rootsOf stock car racingThe shine you seeWasnt enoughTo quench the thirstOf men so toughThey began to competeIn a test of speed,Power, courage,And honor...indeedEngine builders, car ownersAnd drivers alikeRacing in some fieldTo the crowds delightWho could have imaginedThat one could take a thrillTo the heights of NASCARBut Mr. Raymondand Big BillThanks, Red Byron, Gober ,Charlie, Richard, and NedJunior, Bobby, Paul,David, Dale and FredAnd all the great driversWho raced for love and passionSo that todays stars could haveAirplanes, motorhomes, and fashion...lol
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TMC Chase

November 9 - This day in Petty history


11/9/58 - Bob Welborn won the pole and the race in a Julian Petty-owned Chevrolet in a 150 lapper at Champion Speedway in Fayetteville NC. Lee...
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TMC Chase

November 8 - This day in Petty history


11/8/70 - Richard wins the Georgia 500 at Macon, GA.
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Dale Dodge Jr

The Finish Line by: Dale's dad


THE FINISH LINEBy: Dale Dodge Sr. To: My beloved Son, Dale Jr.Keep your eye on the prize,Set your heart on your goal.Remember its not whats...
@Dale Dodge Jr started 16 years ago - replies: 0
TMC Chase

November 7 - This day in Petty history


11/7/54 - Lee wins a 200 lapper at Tri-City Speedway in High Point NC.11/7/64 - Jim Pachal finshes 4th in a team #42 Petty Plymouth at Dog Track...
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TMC Chase

November 6 - This day in Petty history


11/6/1960 - Lee won the pole and finished 3rd in a 200 lap race at the Charlotte Fairgrounds Speedway. Richard finished 11th.11/6/1977 - Richard...
@TMC Chase started 16 years ago - replies: 0
Andy Towler

Bob Mcginnis


Bob Drove For Frank Edwards out of henderson n.c. Frank Works for rick hendrick the cup owner, bob Drove for Howard Cook, Ed Shelton, Buck Duval,...
@Andy Towler started 16 years ago - replies: 2
TMC Chase

November 5 - This day in Petty history


11/5/78 - Richard nips Dave Marcis at the finish line in the Dixie 500 at Atlanta. Most everyone thought he won the race and ended a long winless...
@TMC Chase started 16 years ago - replies: 1
Craig Bontrager

One of the best


He did more with less than most people could ever hope to do with more!!
@Craig Bontrager started 16 years ago - replies: 1
Ron Ward

Remembering others


This is the very reason that my father and I joined the Old Timers Group. To get to know the pioneers of this sport, the ones that dedicated all...
@Ron Ward started 16 years ago - replies: 1
TMC Chase

November 4 - This day in Petty history


11/4/62 - Jim Paschal won in a #41 Petty Plymouth at Birmingham Fairgrounds Raceway.
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