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Richard 1 week ago
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Bobby Unser 1969 Torino
The Unser family owns Pikes Peak and this 1969 Ford Torino is part of the reasons why.
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Book Review

Richard 3 weeks ago
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Richard Petty Comic; Part 2
Last time we brought you Part 1 of the “King” Richard Petty NASCAR story in comic book form. This is…
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Book Review

Richard 4 weeks ago
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Richard Petty Story
Part 1: His Story in a Comic Book Richard Petty is arguably the greatest of all NASCAR racers. He won…
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Car Stories

Richard March 8, 2019
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Aero Cars Return to Talladega Speedway
One of the reasons we started this site nearly ten years ago was to find ways to have more fun…
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Richard December 10, 2018
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Memory Lane Museum
While participating in the Trump Charlotte Concours d’Elegance in 2018 we took time out to visit the Memory Lane Museum…
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Back Track

Richard October 1, 2018
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NASCAR Legend You Should Know
I recently picked up a new paperback book that has just been released by Waldorf Publishing and authored by Brock…
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Dodge Charger Daytona

Richard November 24, 2017
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Learn about the Dodge Daytona and Plymouth Superbird
The following video is fun and educational. HOWEVER, Donut Media really missed on the Ford part of the video. It…
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Richard April 6, 2017
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NASCAR Adventures: The Darlington Story, Part 4 Conclusion
This 4th Part of our Vortex comic book story of the history of the Darlington Speedway, “the track too tough…
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Featured

Richard March 31, 2017
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NASCAR Adventures: The Darlington Story, Part 3
Darlington Speedway is one of the oldest and most revered tracks on the NASCAR circuit. This Vortex comic book from…
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Richard March 17, 2017
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NASCAR; The Darlington Story, Comic Book Part 2
Last time we told you the story of the NASCAR race track at Darlington and its history. In part 2
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Featured

Richard March 10, 2017
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NASCAR; The Darlington Story, Comic Book Part 1
In 1991 Vortex comics did a series of stories on NASCAR drivers and race tracks. We are presenting here NASCAR…
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Automobile Collectables

Richard December 19, 2016
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History of the Daytona 500; Part 6: Conclusion
I hope you have enjoyed this look back at an old comic book version of the Daytona 500 history. Although…
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Featured

Richard December 9, 2016
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History of the Daytona 500; Part 5
The stories, accidents and the fights continue. Daytona is not just another race. To the fans it is an event,…
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Book Review

Richard November 25, 2016
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The Daytona 500 Story; Part 3
Richard Petty and David Pearson have one of the best battles and finishes in NASCAR history. To Be Continued
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Book Review

Richard November 21, 2016
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The Daytona 500 Story, Part 2
This is our second chapter in the comic book history of the Daytona 500 Story. This continues where we left…
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Book Review

Richard November 17, 2016
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Daytona 500 History in a Comic Book; Part 1
I recently came across some old comic books with a focus on NASCAR. One of the books that most interested…
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Asking You

Richard June 6, 2016
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Changes Coming to NASCAR?
It has just come to my attention that NASCAR’s Brian France has decided to do away with the restrictor plates…
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Featured

Richard May 20, 2016
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NASCAR History; Grand National Series, Part 3
The Golden Years of Nascar were arguably those leading up to and just after the Aero Wars. It was the…
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Featured

Richard May 11, 2016
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NASCAR History; Grand National Series, Part 2
When did aerodynamics first come into play in Nascar? Most of us would say 1968 or 1969 with the birth…
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Featured

Richard April 20, 2016
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NASCAR Grand National Series, the Good Old Days; Part 1
Nascar is arguably America’s Sport of the masses. However, it is slipping in popularity every day. My wife and I used…
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Asking You

Richard May 27, 2015
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What are you working on? Petty Torino/Talladega
David’s pair of projects. On our sister web site, TalladegaSpoilerRegistry.com, we have introduced you to a few of the 1969…
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Dodge Charger Daytona

Richard February 3, 2014
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1969 Dodge Charger Daytona Project Car – Part 5
This is Part 5 of the story on our new 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona Project Car. In future Parts we…
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Dodge Charger Daytona

Richard January 27, 2014
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1969 Dodge Charger Daytona Project Car – Part 4
This is Part 4 of the story on our new 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona Project Car. In future Parts we…
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Dodge Charger Daytona

Richard January 13, 2014
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1969 Dodge Charger Daytona Background-Part 2
This is Part 2 of the story on our new 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona Project Car. In future Parts we…
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Featured

Richard September 23, 2013
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David Pearson Part 2
David talks about driving the wheels off his car! The Silver Fox, as he was known back in the day, tells…
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Featured

Richard September 16, 2013
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David Pearson Part 1
Most NASCAR fans know who David Pearson is but here is an interview that will tell you a little more.…
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Featured

Richard May 23, 2013
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Wendell Scott Diecast
We have done a couple of posts on Wendell Scott in the past. Click Here for the First and Here…
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Back Track

Richard May 9, 2013
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Riverside CA Motor Trend 500
My favorite race track remains the Riverside Road Course in Riverside CA. It no longer exists thanks to some stupid…
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Car Stories

Richard April 11, 2013
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What are you working on? John Craft
John Craft, Texas, has a couple of very interesting projects going on in his garage. The first is a real…
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Car Stories

Richard March 14, 2013
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Jeff Gordon “Test Drives” a Camaro
In the past I have not been a big fan of NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon. He always seemed a bit, how…
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Car Stories

Richard January 24, 2013
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1973 Ford Torino-Speedway Newsletter
Since we are about to enter the 2013 Daytona Speedweeks which kick off the new race season I thought it…
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Car Stories

Richard December 20, 2012
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Order Tickets for the Daytona 500, 1970 Race!
If you are all fired up to attend the opening NASCAR race at Daytona this year I can’t help you!…
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Back Track

Richard December 17, 2012
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1963 1/2 Mercury Marauder
If you are beginning to have some NASCAR withdrawal and can’t wait for the 2013 season to start then have…
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Car Stories

Richard December 10, 2012
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Grand National Race Cars
We recently received some interesting information and photos that we want to share with all of you. John Craft is…
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Racing

Richard November 27, 2012
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NEW DIECAST AVAILABLE
We just got word that we are now shipping the newest NASCAR Diecast, Donnie Allison # 27 Talladega. This newest…
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Racing

Richard November 4, 2012
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Donnie Allison’s 1969 Ford Talladega SOLD OUT
The Allison brothers were stars of the NASCAR world and Donnie even did some great rides in the Indy Car…
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Back Track

Richard July 27, 2012
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David Pearson Wood Brother #21 Diecast
This is one outstanding addition to the Diecast collection. David Pearson is a NASCAR Champion and Hall of Fame member.…
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Product Review

Richard June 6, 2012
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Darrell Waltrip Mercury #95 Diecast for sale in our Store
Darrell Waltrip’s storied Winston Cup Career began in May 1972 at the Talladega Motor Speedway in Alabama. Waltrip rolled onto…
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Featured

Richard March 14, 2012
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Darrell Waltrip Diecast 1971 NASCAR Mercury Cyclone
Here is another outstanding diecast for your collection. This one also comes with or without the driver’s autograph and certificate…
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Richard February 17, 2012
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LeeRoy Yarborough Diecast cars are now Shipping!
The Lee Roy Yarborough diecast is now available for shipping. Order yours now at our online store. You can get…
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Racing

Richard February 11, 2012
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Autographed Fred Lorenzen Diecast Now Available
We now have the autographed Fred Lorenzen diecast cars available in our Online Store. Fred has been ill and unable…
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Back Track

Richard January 30, 2012
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1969 Daytona 500
Previously we brought you a video of the 1968 Daytona 500. By February 1969 the Daytona 500 was shapping up to…
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Back Track

Richard January 24, 2012
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1968 Daytona 500
This weekend Speedweeks in Daytoan begins with the running of the 24 Hours of Daytona. We will be bringing you…
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Product Review

Richard January 11, 2012
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LeeRoy Yarbrough Mercury Cyclone NASCAR Race Car!!!! SOLD OUT
The Cale Yarborough cars are NOW SHIPPING and better yet; the LeeRoy Yarbrough cars are now available! This is a…
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Asking You

Richard October 28, 2011
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Cougar GT 500 Update
We have some new information on the 1968 Cougar GT 500 we told you about last week. We have known…
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Racing

Richard September 14, 2011
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Autographed Cale Yarborough Diecast #21 Cyclone
Here it is! The #21 Cale Yarborough 1968 Wood Brothers Cyclone diecast in 24th scale detail. Have it Autographed or…
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Car Stories

Richard April 29, 2011
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Dodge Daytona, Superbird, Talladega and Spoiler II at Texas Motor Speedway
Recently, the big guns returned to where they never were. When these gun fighters were shooting it out on the…
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Car Stories

Richard February 21, 2011
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Daytona 500 winning tribute car; Wood Brothers Trevor Bayne
The Daytona 500 is hardly over but we have the Wood Brothers Trevor Bayne 2011 Daytona 500 winning Limited Edition…
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Car Stories

Richard February 20, 2011
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Trevor Bayne and Wood Brothers Win Daytona 500
Ten years ago we lost Dale Earnhardt but today the Wood Brothers were reborn! I don’t care if you are…
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Barn Find

Richard February 16, 2011
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Wendell Scott by Ned Jarrett
We sometimes forget about the history and the stories behind the cars we find and collect. One of the things…
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Featured

Richard January 12, 2011
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Monster Jam; Monster Trucks
We recently attended our first Monster Truck Monster Jam! We have watched them on TV for sometime now and have…
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Racing

Richard December 20, 2010
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David Pearson and Bobby Allison NASCAR Diecast
I have a very limited supply of a very rare duo. If you like vintage NASCAR these have to be…
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Car Stories

Richard October 12, 2010
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Bobby Allison 1969 Dodge Daytona Race Car
There are few race car drivers that I respect more than Bobby Allison and few race cars that make the…
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Car Stories

Richard August 23, 2010
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David Pearson Street Legal NASCAR
Harlow and his Purolator #21. We love these street legal race cars! Some are real race cars converted over to…
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Car Stories

Richard July 29, 2010
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1969 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler History
This is a continuation of our history of the Ford Talladega, Mercury Spoiler/Spoiler II 1969 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler Cale Yarborough…
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Car Stories

Richard July 28, 2010
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1969 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler and Spoiler II History
When Ford began running its Special Order of 1969 Torino Talladegas the Product Development Group over at Mercury wanted its…
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Car Stories

Richard June 2, 2010
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Bill France Sr. Ford Talladega Autograph Car
We have some very notable 1969 Ford Talladegas registered for the Forge Muscle Car Show on October 1 and 2…
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Featured

Richard May 6, 2010
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Top Ten NASCAR Recommendations
By: Richard Fleener I am no one special. I have never raced a NASCAR, owned a team, been a sponsor…
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Feature Cars

Richard April 26, 2010
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Richard Petty NASCAR King
When you talk of the King around race folks most will know you mean Richard “The King” Petty. He won…
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Richard February 10, 2010
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Another GT 500?
Over the last year or so we came across the 1968 Mercury Cyclone GT 500. Not a GT; a GT…
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Vintage Racing

Richard January 14, 2010
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The Aero Cars arrive at Daytona; 1969
If you are too young to have seen the 1969 Ford Talladega, Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II or Dodge Charger 500…
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Car Stories

Richard December 14, 2009
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Ford Talladega Signature Car; Bill France prototype
In 1969 Bill France was NASCAR and Ford was after the Manufacturers’ Championship. They had been working all winter on…
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Car Stories

Richard December 2, 2009
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Boss Nine Ford Talladega BURNOUT
We usually don’t get into posting Bunouts but we decided to make an exception to see what you think. Here…
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Richard December 1, 2009
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Benny Parsons Boss 429 Talladega Tribute Car
This is a car that has been on the site in our Feature Car section for almost a year now…
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Car Stories

Richard November 20, 2009
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NASCAR Plymouth Supberbird, Ramo Stott
The Plymouth Superbird is a car you will never forget once you see it. If you ever saw it on…
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Car Stories

Richard November 16, 2009
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Ford King Cobra and Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II; Ford Prototypes for NASCAR
If you ever wonder what might have been when it comes to cars from the factory; we just added two…
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Museums

Richard November 10, 2009
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Wellborn Muscle Car Museum
By: Richard Fleener We try to check out car museums when ever and where ever we find them. The smaller…
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Richard October 7, 2009
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Vintage Racing Darlington Historical Racing Festival
If you are tired of the same old NASCAR boring all look alike cars it is time for you to…
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On Tour

Richard August 3, 2009
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Sam Bass Guitar; Nashville Speedway
I am sure you have heard all about what punk Kyle Busch did to the beautiful Sam Bass Guitar trophy…
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Richard June 3, 2009
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Need a Gift for Father’s Day? Here is an idea!
Dear Shifty, Father’s Day is coming up real soon and I have no idea what to get my Dad. He…
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Asking You

Richard May 8, 2009
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Special Regional Production Cars, Factory Specials; I Need Your Help!
For sometime now we have been trying to track down the straight scoop on the 1968 Mercury Cyclone GT 500.…
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Feature Cars

Richard May 7, 2009
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New Feature Car: 1969 Dodge Charger 500
Make sure you check out our Feature Car Page and visit the 1969 Dodge Charger 500. This is the aero…
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Car Stories

Richard March 27, 2009
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Riverside International Raceway Museum
In the mid 80s when I moved to Southern California the first thing I did was get season tickets to…
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Car Stories

Richard March 24, 2009
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Modified Street Legal 1936 Coupe Dirt Track Race Car
Growing up I lived for the summer Wednesday night stock car races at the Mahaska County Fair Grounds in Oskaloosa,…
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Feature Cars

Richard February 19, 2009
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Benny Parson’s 1969 Ford Talladega ARCA Race Car
We have just posted another terrific Feature Car. This one is owned by Barry Miller and is an actual 1968/1969…
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Richard February 3, 2009
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Muscle Car update on the 1968 Cyclone GT 500
If you are a regular visitor to this site you already know my search for the real information on the…
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Asking You

Richard January 13, 2009
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Moving Cars from Los Angeles to Tennessee or moving from LA to Hee Haw!
The story of two married California urbanites that think Tennessee is the place you odda be! Since we just revised…
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Feature Cars

Richard December 12, 2008
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1969 Talladega Tribute to Benny Parsons Video and Photos
We just put up a new Feature Car that is very special. It is a tribute to NASCAR legend, Benny…
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Car Stories

Richard November 12, 2008
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1969 Dodge Daytona, pick-a-pair; Photos and More
If you like the winged cars from Chrysler you have to check out our Feature Car page and the TWO…
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Museums

Richard October 5, 2008
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Talladega International Motor Sports Hall of Fame Tour
Last winter Katrina and I decided to go On Tour for a day in the ZO6. It is an easy…
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Car Stories

Richard July 31, 2008
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$.36 a Gallon Gas and Stock Cars built from Stock Cars
It was 1969. The Stones, “Honky Tonk Woman” was one of the top ten songs along with “Get Back,” by…
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Richard July 21, 2008
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Racers Reunion, NASCAR the way it was, the way it Should Be!
Racers Reunion Inaugural Event July 18, 2998 Nashville Music Speedway Take your NASCAR Sprint Cup and keep it on ESPN…
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Car Stories

Richard July 19, 2008
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Racers’ Reunion in Nashville
This was a great event. The inaugural Racers’ Reunion with the old school NASCAR guys and cars. Held July 18,…
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Car Stories

Richard July 17, 2008
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Cale Yarborough the Music Video!
You have to check this out if you love NASCAR or Cale Yarborough. Our car is even featured in this!…
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Car Stories

Richard June 8, 2008
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Morgan Shepard you are my Hero; NASCAR Nationwide at Nashville 6/7/2008
We just returned from the NASCAR Nationwide Series Federated Auto Parts 300 presented by Dollar General at Nashville Superspeedway on…
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Asking You

Richard June 5, 2008
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The Legend: What is this site all about?
According to the Webster Dictionary A legend is a “non-historical or unverifiable story handed down by tradition from earlier times…
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Racing

Richard June 4, 2008
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Kyle Busch and his “little shrub hugger” fan
Dear Shifty, I think your name is a typo, there shouldn’t be a “f” in your name! You don’t like…
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Asking You

Richard June 3, 2008
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1969 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II what makes it so great?
1969 When NASCAR raced STOCK CARS! It was 1969. The Stones, “Honky Tonk Woman” was one of the top ten…
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Shifty

Richard May 29, 2008
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Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Dear Shifty, Father’s Day is coming up real soon and I have no idea what to get my Dad. He…
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Asking You

Richard May 27, 2008
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Help; Does Anyone Know What I’ve Got?
HELP!!!! I have what is called a 68 Mercury Cyclone GT 500 with a Marti Report to document what it…
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Richard May 21, 2008
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What you need to know to see a NASCAR race.
Dear Shifty; My boyfriend invited me to a NASCAR race but I am not sure what to expect. I know…
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