37 Years ago when...

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  • 03-17-2007, 12:40 PM
    starriderrick
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    37 Years ago when...
    Hemi Daytona Superbird. A 1:64 diecast replica + a nickel.
    Any Nascar fans out there?

    This car was raced by Pete Hamilton in the 1970 Nascar circuit.
    Ford, Chevrolet complained because the car had a revolutonary new cylinder head / engine design for 1970.The "HEMI" made so much power that no one could compete.Chrysler said "whatever" and dropped out of Nascar racing in #1 position and... did not return to racing for 30 years.
    In recent 2006- 2007 Nascar events Dodge repeatedly has 7 out of 10 cars in top ten qualifing positions. Who is complaining now?...AGAIN.

    The Dodge brothers were 2 smart guys.Have a great day Ya'll. :D
    With regards,
    Rick
  • 03-17-2007, 03:32 PM
    drg
    Re: 37 Years ago when...
    It just isn't the same being sponsored by a Cell Telephone provider. . .
    King Richard retired . . .
    The wimps use restrictor plates . . .
    Sigh.

    I think I've got a photo of one of these 'birds' tucked away somewhere. I did a layout of a Super Bee a few years ago, and these Daytona specials are a favorite in one of the car show circuits I frequent.
  • 03-18-2007, 12:47 PM
    Jaedon
    Re: 37 Years ago when...
    My NASCAR Driver drives a Chevy... I drive a dodge... and will soon drive a Mitsubishi.......is that wrong? =P
  • 03-18-2007, 03:53 PM
    Photo-John
    Re: 37 Years ago when...
    I don't know. I kinda like right turns, too :P
  • 03-18-2007, 05:08 PM
    Greg McCary
    Re: 37 Years ago when...
    I lost interest when Davey Allison died, I used to go to both races in Atlanta every year. I met every driver there was. But my ex has got all of the negs. It's just to popular now and all of the new drivers, I just never watch it any more.
    Greg
  • 03-18-2007, 06:17 PM
    mjs1973
    Re: 37 Years ago when...
    I use to watch the races a few years ago. Well, I would watch the begining, then wake up for the last few laps. :) I haven't been following it for about the last 5 years. You should do a search on the forums, Larry (Old Timer) has posted some old school racing pics in the past.