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Monthly Archives: April 2012

Records are made to be broken

Records are made to be broken

When Hershel McGriff started his racing career in 1948 little did he know that it would continue through seven decades of time, involve thousands of miles of driving race cars, generate records that perhaps can never be broken, create the need to retire not once or twice but three times from the sport that he loves so [...]

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The Ageless Hershel McGriff

The Ageless Hershel McGriff

  The title of this writing says it all. "The Ageless Hershel " ! At the age of 81 Hershel is back at NASCAR racing at Portland International Raceway this weekend. It has been filled with excitement, disappointment and more excitement for this author. This weekend in Portland Oregon the race fans are being treated [...]

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First hand account of race track safety !

First hand account of race track safety !

 Have you ever wondered about those funny looking suits the race drivers wear, you know the ones with all of the advertising on them. Maybe that's the ticket, maybe they are just a good place for a sponsor to put their logo. Well let me tell you, they are very useful for much more than [...]

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Life is Good at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2009 !

Life is Good at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2009 !

What does a good cigar, a glass of good cold beer, a huge crowd of people, lots of noise and excitement have in common – simple – The 24 Hours of Le Mans. WOW what a show the cars and drivers put on this year. Beauty on the race track is about the only way to [...]

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