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Post by dodgehemi on Nov 14, 2009 15:21:44 GMT -5
Today in NASCAR History
NASCAR History: Nov. 14 -- 1993: Rusty Wallace wins the Hooters 500 at Atlanta to give Pontiac the most wins in the Cup Series, 11, to 10 for Ford. Chevrolet has nine wins. No carmaker other than Chevrolet and Ford has had more victories in a season since
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Post by dodgehemi on Nov 15, 2009 8:09:26 GMT -5
"The King" To Lead Field At Phoenix In WWII Jeep: This weekend at the Phoenix International Raceway (PIR), the Paralyzed Veterans of America (Paralyzed Veterans) and "The King" Richard Petty will honor our nation's veterans in a unique way. Petty, a long-time supporter of America's troops and veterans, will lead the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series field on Sunday in a restored 1946 Willy's Jeep. This tribute will put a fitting final touch on Veterans Day weekend. In keeping with Petty tradition, fans will have the opportunity to win this "workhorse of World War II" after it leads the field around the one-mile oval. The vehicle will be raffled off in an effort to raise awareness and money to support America's Paralyzed Veterans. Prior to the parade laps, the Jeep will be on display outside of PIR where fans can purchase their raffle tickets for $20, or three tickets for $50. More info on the raffle and to order tickets, see my Racing Charities page. When longtime supporters of the Paralyzed Veterans donated the Jeep to the organization, at "The King's" leadership, Petty's Garage stepped up to help with the restorations.(MCG Sports/PVA.org)(11-13-2009)
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Post by dodgehemi on Nov 15, 2009 13:53:13 GMT -5
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Post by dodgehemi on Nov 16, 2009 17:41:06 GMT -5
Today in NASCAR History
NASCAR History: Nov. 16 -- 1986: Al Unser, a four-time winner of the Indianapolis 500, starts his last NASCAR Cup race, finishing 20th in Winston Western 500 at Riverside. Unser starts five races over three seasons (1968, 1969 and 1986) and posts three top 10s, two in the top five
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Post by dodgehemi on Nov 16, 2009 17:49:44 GMT -5
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Post by dodgehemi on Nov 17, 2009 10:58:56 GMT -5
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Post by dodgehemi on Nov 17, 2009 20:19:44 GMT -5
FORD
New Ford engine to run at Homestead: Ford will run its new FR9 engine next week at Homestead, said Doug Hervey, who oversees Ford's North American racing operations. The plan is for #6-David Ragan to run the car at Homestead, Hervey said. It will be the second race for the engine. The restrictor-plate version was run at Talladega with Ragan and #17-Matt Kenseth. This will be the first time the unrestricted version has run in competition.(
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Post by dodgehemi on Nov 18, 2009 15:33:41 GMT -5
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Post by dodgehemi on Nov 18, 2009 15:49:47 GMT -5
Bobby Allison to be Honorary Starter For FORD 400
Bobby Allison Named Ford 400 Honorary Starter: With a history dotted with legendary family names like Petty, Earnhardt and Allison, NASCAR runs deep in tradition. Homestead-Miami Speedway will honor that tradition by naming Miami-native Bobby Allison as Honorary Starter for the Ford 400 during NASCAR's Ford Championship Weekend, Nov. 20-22. One of NASCAR's most beloved competitors, the 1983 Sprint Cup Champion and three-time Daytona 500 winner will wave the Green Flag to start NASCAR's Championship-finale Ford 400 on Nov. 22 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. In addition, Allison will be honored during pre-race festivities and be available to fans via exclusive hospitality appearances. For great seats and hospitality options for Ford Championship Weekend, please visit
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Post by dodgehemi on Nov 19, 2009 12:51:14 GMT -5
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Post by dodgehemi on Nov 20, 2009 18:38:05 GMT -5
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Post by dodgehemi on Nov 20, 2009 18:47:51 GMT -5
WE ALL KNOW BUT SOME DON'T
The Pettys
April 21, 2008
05:02 PM EDT
If there was one name that is synonymous with stock-car racing and NASCAR in America, it would be the name of Petty.
When Lee Petty started his adventures around the short tracks of the South, he quickly made a name for himself as an avid competitor. Winning 54 races out of his Randleman, N.C., shop, he garnered NASCAR championships in 1954, 1958 and 1959. The patriarch of Petty Enterprises won the inaugural Daytona 500 in 1959, having to wait three days to be declared the victor because of a photo finish.
Retiring in 1964 after 427 NASCAR races, he left behind his legacy of 54 wins, 231 top-fives, 332 top-10s and 18 poles. He was named one of NASCAR's 50 greatest drivers before passing away at the age of 86 in April of 2000.
Often referred to as one of the founding fathers of NASCAR, he was the leader of the only four-generation family in sports. The year he retired was the year his son, Richard, won the Daytona 500 and his first of seven championships.
While Lee was considered one of the first stars of the sport, Richard went on to become "The King." His record of 200 victories and mark of seven championships stand as a testament to one of the sports most competitive and successful drivers.
Battles with Bobby Allison and David Pearson on the short tracks and high-banks of superspeedways have become legendary. Racing 50 to 60 times a year, Petty endured quite the schedule in the early days. In one season, he set the record for most wins in one year with 27 in 1967. The modern-era record books (started in 1972) shows Petty tied with Jeff Gordon for 13 wins in one season.
Petty's number of championships is tied only by the late Dale Earnhardt. Petty still holds the record of 1,184 lifetime starts, 126 career poles, most laps completed, laps led, races led and miles led.
Toss in a record seven Daytona 500 wins and the fact he's still the winningest driver at tracks like Richmond, Dover, Martinsville, Rockingham and North Wilkesboro says a lot about the type of racer he was. His brother, Maurice Petty, made 26 Cup Series starts and served as engine builder for Richard's team for several years.
After his retirement in 1992, Petty concentrated on being a winning car owner. Petty Enterprises made a return to Dodge-manufactured cars for the 2001 season.
Kyle Petty has helped carry on the family's name with more than 800 career starts and eight victories. His most successful season came in 1992 driving for Felix Sabates, when he collected two victories and finished fifth in the standings. He returned to his family's organization in 1997 and continues to drive and help run the business.
Away from the track, Kyle Petty is known for his charitable work with the Victory Junction Gang Camp -- a camp for children with chronic medial conditions or serious illnesses. He and wife Pattie founded the camp in 2004 in memory of their son Adam, who died in a racing accident in New Hampshire. Adam was poised to carry on the Petty racing name, having made 43 Busch Series starts and one Cup Series start.
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Post by dodgehemi on Nov 20, 2009 21:10:39 GMT -5
HISTORY
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Post by dodgehemi on Nov 21, 2009 18:01:41 GMT -5
Changes Coming
Fuel Injection in 2011?: Several sources, including a NASCAR Sprint Cup crew chief and a manufacturer's representative, have confirmed that the sanctioning body intends to replace carburetors with fuel injection on Sprint Cup engines in 2011. The move has been discussed for several years, but in a meeting between NASCAR representatives and representatives of the manufacturers held after the Talladega race, the plan was reportedly presented to those in attendance.(
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Post by dodgehemi on Nov 21, 2009 18:06:47 GMT -5
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I have Richard petty cars 1/18 1/24 scales! Etc...
