Renee Langford Sullivan
12/26/11 09:51:01AM
@renee-langford-sullivan
Daytona I remember going with my Daddy to Daytona just after I'd gotten married (during the 1980s)and saw Tim Richmond racing. I sure thought he was going to win that year (not exactly sure when it was but it was 86 or 87) as he was running so well but he didn't. My Daddy never went to movies but there were two that I remember him taking us to. The first when I was a kid, was The Richard Petty Story with Greased Lightening as the second feature at a local drive-in. I think it was the first time I'd ever been to a drive-in! The one line that I remember the most about the Richard Petty movie was his wife being upset because Richard was working on his car on his wedding night was her saying, "Now, I can finally tell everyone that Richard brought up his RPMs on his wedding night!" ...lol. The next movie that we went to see was Days of Thunder, with Tom Cruise who portrayed Tim Richmond in a loose fashion. He was a very good driver and of course I thought he was cute too! lol His death was a huge loss to NASCAR.Days of Thunder.....
The Richard Petty Story....
Greased Lightening (story of Wyndell Scott)....
Good times!Renee Sullivan
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Jacob Flynn

Anyway to help Mr. Ard battle alzeheimers?


We are fans of Mr. Ard, and ive heard he is battling alzeheimers. If you have an idea for helping Mr. Busch Grand National Sam Ard, just post it on...
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Tony20Fan

Dale Sr.


How many of ya think he was the best driver to come in NASCAR??
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TMC Chase

December 17 - This day in Petty history


12/17/69 - Richard announces he is returning to Plymouth beginning with the 1970 season after a one-year stint with Ford. The big attraction?...
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Roger Brehm

Have you visited the camp?


I will be adding photos so others can see what is at the VJG camp
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TMC Chase

December 2 - This day in Petty history


12/2/1956 - Lee finishes 5th in a 200 lapper at Concord Speedway in North Carolina.
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TMC Chase

December 1 - This day in Petty history


12/1/1963 - Richard finished 5th in car #42 at a 200 lapper at Speedway Park in Jacksonville FL. The winner of the race was Wendell Scott - his...
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TMC Chase

November 26 - This day in Petty history


11/26/1959 - Lee finishes 4th and Richard finishes 6th in a 200 lap race at Columbia Speedway in South Carolina.11/26/1968 - Richard wins the pole...
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TMC Chase

November 25 - This day in Petty history


11/25/68 - Richard shocks the racing world with his announcement that he will switch from Plymouths to Fords beginning with the 1969 season. He...
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TMC Chase

November 22 - This day in Petty history


11/22/62 - Jim Paschal won the Turkey Day 200 at Tar Heel Speedway, Randleman, NC in a #41 Petty Plymouth.
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TMC Chase

November 21 - This day in Petty history


11/21/71 - Richard finishes 3rd in the Wilkes 400 at North Wilkesboro.
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