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Sunday, October 18, 2015
October 18, 1964 - National 400
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The fall 1964 race at Charlotte Motor Speedway was race number 59 of a long, grueling 62-race season. As is known to many, the 1964 auto rac...
Tuesday, October 13, 2015
October 13, 1957 - Gwyn Staley Nabs Norfolk
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North Wilkesboro's Gwyn Staley ran about half the NASCAR Grand National races in 1955 and 1956 - with pretty much all of them behind the...
Monday, October 12, 2015
October 12, 1958 - Wait another day kid
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In September 1958, Lee Petty had a pretty comfortable points lead as he headed towards his second Grand National title. Source: Wilmingt...
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Thursday, October 1, 2015
Last chance for last dance
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A couple of weeks ago, I blogged about many of the racing firsts I've been fortunate to witness . I've also had my share of memorabl...
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Wednesday, September 23, 2015
September 23, 1973 - A close one at Wilkesboro
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The King, Richard Petty, won an astounding 15 races at the famed North Wilkesboro Speedway. His record included eight victories in twelve ...
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Tuesday, September 15, 2015
September 15, 1957 - Gwyn Lassos Langhorne
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Today's Cup schedule seems to run forever as it begins in February and finishes in November. The schedules of the 1950s and 60s, however...
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Monday, September 14, 2015
September 14, 1958 - Welborn Stakes Salisbury
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NASCAR scheduled races for two of its major series on September 14, 1958. The Grand National drivers raced at Atlantic Rural Fairgrounds for...
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