NASCAR Long Ago

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I love watching the Speed Channels series called “Back In The Day” It’s a 30 minute show of a NASCAR race from years ago. Today’s was from 1968. During the show the show little blurbs of various interesting facts of that years events. It’s fun to watch as there have been so many changes in the cars since then. The cars back then were solid steel. When a car crashed there was DAMAGE to everything. There was no safety wall just a solid concrete barrier. Parts would fly into the stands spraying the spectators. The Pit crews wore no safety gear. No fire suits, no helmets, no goggles etc. In some episodes you can even see the timer in the pit crew smoking a cigarette. UUGGGGH!!! A pit stop took 20 + seconds for a 4 tire change and fuel. Just the chance to se the Stars of old is awesome. Richard Petty, David Pearson, Junior Johnson, The Alison family, Cale Yarborough just to name a few. The winning purses were around $5,000 in the late 60’s early 70’s. If you get a chance to see this show check it out if you love NASCAR. Thanks and enjoy the season all. HAPPY POSTINGS FROM GRANDPA BOB!!