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re: Do you remember the first race car driver you were a fan of when you were little?
Posted on 10/21/26 at 3:52 am to TechBullDawg
Posted on 10/21/26 at 3:52 am to TechBullDawg
Mario Andretti
Posted on 10/21/26 at 3:52 am to KingOfTheWorld
quote:
The King.
There’s only one King and it’s Elvis Presley.
Posted on 10/21/26 at 6:35 am to Padme
My uncle, RIP. He was a lesser known racer out of Florida in the early 60’s . We frequently caravan’d with him from speedway to speedway during the season. He was always a favorite with kids because he drove the Top Cat Special car, featuring the cartoon character.
As a kid, it was awesome. I can remember playing baseball with the other kids on the infield of places like Darlington, Daytona, and Auburndale. Everything I learned about cars, engines I learned from him and my father.
Funny story … after he retired, Uncle built a riding mower using one of his collection of racing engines for the power … using a 351 Cleveland . His neighbors would come by to enjoy the show whenever he mowed his pasture …. damn thing was a beast
As a kid, it was awesome. I can remember playing baseball with the other kids on the infield of places like Darlington, Daytona, and Auburndale. Everything I learned about cars, engines I learned from him and my father.
Funny story … after he retired, Uncle built a riding mower using one of his collection of racing engines for the power … using a 351 Cleveland . His neighbors would come by to enjoy the show whenever he mowed his pasture …. damn thing was a beast
This post was edited on 10/21/26 at 6:46 am
Posted on 10/21/26 at 6:47 am to Padme
Fireball Roberts - died in a crash in 1964. (I just liked the name)
Posted on 10/21/26 at 7:12 am to geauxpurple
Mario Andretti or Speed Racer
This post was edited on 10/21/26 at 7:16 am
Posted on 10/21/26 at 7:14 am to SCLibertarian
quote:beat me to it
Awesome Bill from Dawsonville
Posted on 10/21/26 at 7:14 am to Veritas
Geoff Bodine one a Daytona 500 back in the 80s was my pops favorite driver he was an upstate ny guy like my dad was.
Posted on 10/21/26 at 7:15 am to LSU CRAZY
Since we’re talking about racing here, what’s yalls favorite and least favorite races?
Posted on 10/21/26 at 7:19 am to el Gaucho
Posted on 10/21/26 at 7:26 am to Padme
I got a slot car race track for Christmas when I was 6 or 7. British racer Stirling Moss was on the box, so he was my favorite.
Posted on 10/21/26 at 7:28 am to Padme
Smoke
Posted on 10/21/26 at 7:44 am to Padme
Richard Petty
Mario Andretti
Jackie Stewart
Mario Andretti
Jackie Stewart
Posted on 10/21/26 at 7:50 am to Padme
Cale Yarborough.
Posted on 10/21/26 at 8:19 am to Padme
rusty
Posted on 10/21/26 at 8:24 am to Padme
Mario Andretti
Posted on 10/21/26 at 8:30 am to Padme
Al Unser & Mario Andretti
Posted on 10/21/26 at 8:46 am to Padme
I never was interested in cars going in circles until my Son talked me into going to Talledega. I never sat down for the whole race as I was amazed at the reality of what was occurring. Crazy and borderline suicidal competition to be first.
It was when Gordon was challenging Earnhardt for top dog. I guess I liked Gordon for his skills over Dale for his reckless bravado. I always watch the last 20 laps of Talladega if possible. Will be watching this Sunday if possible.
No favorite but I admittedly am prejudiced against Wallace, not for his color but for the political crap that he pulled off track.
It was when Gordon was challenging Earnhardt for top dog. I guess I liked Gordon for his skills over Dale for his reckless bravado. I always watch the last 20 laps of Talladega if possible. Will be watching this Sunday if possible.
No favorite but I admittedly am prejudiced against Wallace, not for his color but for the political crap that he pulled off track.
Posted on 10/21/26 at 11:26 am to Padme
Cale Yarborough
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