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But as Schaefer Hall of Fame co-founder Philly always says - "champions play hurt". So champs like Petty, Pearson, LeeRoy, Wendell Scott, and a host of independents loaded their cars after racing near the beach, and they made the long, hard drive to race in Delaware's first major sporting event.
When the green flag fell on that first race, the field raced down the frontstretch that became today's backstretch. They raced by the plate glass windows of the adjoining casino.
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Petty's victory was one of 10 in his single season racing a Ford Torino. David Pearson won the NASCAR Grand National championship in 1969 with 11 wins in 51 races. The King ended the year with 10 wins in 50 races and a second-place points finish. All in all - a pretty good season considering the team's change from Plymouths to Fords.
Article courtesy of Jerry Bushmire |
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