this is the first nascar race i went to , my father took me, we had a 1957 nash rambler, loaded up with camping gear and great food. enjoyed being in the infield, got to meet junior johnston and richard petty. i had a great time and many wonderful memories.
These guys were so tough even the death of Bobby Myers wasn't mentioned. Very obvious why racing today is so tame compared to the early days, these guys were crazy. Gone forever. Godspeed.
The thing that strikes me when watching these old Southern 500's is just what a big event it was in the late 50's and early 60's. The week of practice before the event, beauty pagent, marching band and the huge infield crowds with scaffolding. It was a massive annual event with community support and a traditional date like Indianapolis or the Kentucy Derby.
I know we can't go back in time but it is nice to be able to tell a Chevy from a Ford from a Dodge/Chrysler. Heyday was late 70's & 80's & into early 90's could still identify manufacturers. Today I couldn't tell who is who as far as manufacturers.
Love how qualifying was 4 days long and inspections consisted of 2 guys with a tape measure. Awesome. Wish NASCAR was still like this. You know, when the cars were actually STOCK!! There's absolutely nothing stock about today's stock cars. What's with all the dirt and dust on the track? No blowers back then i guess.
this is the first nascar race i went to , my father took me, we had a 1957 nash rambler, loaded up with camping gear and great food. enjoyed being in the infield, got to meet junior johnston and richard petty. i had a great time and many wonderful memories.
If NASCAR was like this today, I'd start watching it again.
the most fun i had growing up in the 50s and 60s was going to the stock car races. what a blast!
If racing was like this today...you’d have to fight for a ticket.
These guys were so tough even the death of Bobby Myers wasn't mentioned. Very obvious why racing today is so tame compared to the early days, these guys were crazy. Gone forever. Godspeed.
The thing that strikes me when watching these old Southern 500's is just what a big event it was in the late 50's and early 60's. The week of practice before the event, beauty pagent, marching band and the huge infield crowds with scaffolding. It was a massive annual event with community support and a traditional date like Indianapolis or the Kentucy Derby.
Sixty-six years later and it's still exciting to watch!
"In less than a minute, a wheel is changed and the gas tank is filled."....my, how times have changed....
I know we can't go back in time but it is nice to be able to tell a Chevy from a Ford from a Dodge/Chrysler. Heyday was late 70's & 80's & into early 90's could still identify manufacturers. Today I couldn't tell who is who as far as manufacturers.
If nascar was still like this it be awesome and id probably go to races.
I love that track. So quirky and difficult. I can only imagine how difficult it would be driving one of these 1950s beasts!
Love how qualifying was 4 days long and inspections consisted of 2 guys with a tape measure. Awesome. Wish NASCAR was still like this. You know, when the cars were actually STOCK!! There's absolutely nothing stock about today's stock cars. What's with all the dirt and dust on the track? No blowers back then i guess.
I love watching these old Nascar races from the 50s to the 70s
The good ole days.
This was the race when 18-year-old Cale Yarborough snuck in and drove until getting pulled by NASCAR officials.
Thanks for posting these classic races
240 Horsepower!! 117 mph!! This was the year I was born. Man I feel old...
also ran a wonderful race, called The REBEL 500, loved it
I love how they were running these huge cars
This was real Stock car racing. was Wendell Scott in this race. thanks for share