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Benefit for T.Taylor Warren, "Medical Fund" Contributions
Attn: Race Fans & Friends, Please make a CONTRIBUTION to help aid with the high medical costs. Please mail to: The Old Timer's Racing Club, (Medical Fund) Attn: Mike Sykes, 119 Northeast Dr., Archdale, NC 27263
As many of you are now aware, "T" Taylor Warren, Nascar's Chief Photographer is in declining health and also suffering from the early stages of Lou Gehrig's Disease. Taylor has given to the Race Fans over 50 years of Photo's, from the earliest days of Nascar through 2008. Please, Let's give a little something back to a Legend who brought
much happiness to us race fans over the years. Please make a CONTRIBUTION Today! . All contributions are Tax Deductible.
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Silent Speedways of the Carolinas is a history of Grand National races at tracks in the Carolinas that no longer are used for auto racing. Perry Allen Wood researched, and visited each of the 29 silent Grand National tracks that held races between 1950 and 1971. Also included in this 298 page book are nearly 150 photos, many of which show the present condition of these long forgotten historic tracks. Here is Perry’s email address for ordering information: PerW3@aol.com
The long awaited book by Mark Osborne covering racing in Sumter, SC between 1956 and 1976 is finally out. The book “Rebel Speedway” is full of interviews, stories, and Mark’s racing art.
Here is Mark’s email address for ordering information: smtrspeedway@yahoo.com
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I’m trying to update the Carolina Race Place with something new just about every week, so check back often. If you have a picture request please post it in the comment area. If I don’t have your request maybe one of the other viewers will. Currently I’m looking for 50’s and 60’s photos from the following tracks:
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Coastal Speedway
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Rambi Raceway
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Black River Speedway
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Hemingway Raceway
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Hartsville Speedway
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Columbia Speedway
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Morehead City Raceway
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Jacksonville Speedway (NC)
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Jacksonville Speedway (FL)
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Savannah Speedway
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Augusta Raceway
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Langley Raceway
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Dog Track Speedway
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Marty Little recently had a chance to ask Herb Tillman about the history behind the "Sweet 16" he drove in the early 60's. Marty's comments confirming another part of race history are below. A photo of Herb's #16 is in the Rambi Photo area, and one of Bobby's #312 is in the Classic Photo area.
Jack, I spoke with Herb tonight and with things calmed down had a chance to ask about your sedan question. Guess what......absolutely true. Here's the story. Herb and car owner Joe Chambliss had found a 1936 Chevy coupe they were going to build to go north with and run NASCAR. Bobby had the Chevy sedan he'd run during the 1959-60 seasons (I think) and wanted a coupe because it was a bit lighter. Herb and Bobby traded cars (and probably some cash too) as both Herb and Joe worked construction and it would shorten the time needed to get a car ready to go racing. One unique feature that the car had was quarter eliptic rear springs which Bobby always had success with over time with many cars. Herb didn't really have any great memory of the Rambi run but his over recall is very good and he just turned 76 on Saturday night. So, another piece of history confirmed. Marty
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