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Topic: Help with '87 - '88 Ford engines ? |
scatpack
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2019 5:01 pm Subject: Help with '87 - '88 Ford engines ? |
Hey Goodwrench3. Here's some bottom engine photos of a late '80s Chevy Monte Carlo. (Terry Labonte) Should be about the same for '80s Ford.
https://images52.fotki.com/v1552/photos/9/3808029/1568610 ... |
Topic: 1985 #47 Valvoline Buick |
scatpack
Replies: 10
Views: 13362
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Mon Mar 11, 2019 11:42 am Subject: 1985 #47 Valvoline Buick |
Always thought the Valvoline car was the one Ron Bouchard won his only race in because of the model kit.
Until I actually saw the race. Same/similar paint scheme as the Lesabre that Morgan Shepherd ... |
Topic: 1985 #47 Valvoline Buick |
scatpack
Replies: 10
Views: 13362
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 6:46 pm Subject: 1985 #47 Valvoline Buick |
Always thought the Valvoline car was the one Ron Bouchard won his only race in because of the model kit.
Until I actually saw the race. Same/similar paint scheme as the Lesabre that Morgan Shepherd ... |
Topic: 1/24 Revell Richard Petty 1984 Grand Prix |
scatpack
Replies: 5
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 2:35 pm Subject: 1/24 Revell Richard Petty 1984 Grand Prix |
Still have a few of these kits, I'd like to build one now seeing yours done and looking great. I just unfortunately have other priorities at the moment. |
Topic: Lee Raymond 1986 ARCA Monte Carlo notchback |
scatpack
Replies: 1
Views: 5430
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Sun Mar 10, 2019 2:33 pm Subject: Lee Raymond 1986 ARCA Monte Carlo notchback |
Does anyone have pictures of this one? Seems to be lots out there on the Aerocoupe, but not the notchback. I have the Atlanta race from that season where he won using the notchback, however it's too g ... |
Topic: WANTED: 1972 Chevelle rear bumper |
scatpack
Replies: 2
Views: 6092
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2018 6:45 pm Subject: WANTED: 1972 Chevelle rear bumper |
Hey scatpack. If you can't find a '72 Chevelle rear bumper, they are very rare and hard to find, you can modify a 1970 bumper. First strip the chrome and then fill the square brake lights openings. Ne ... |
Topic: WANTED: 1972 Chevelle rear bumper |
scatpack
Replies: 2
Views: 6092
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Sun Jun 10, 2018 9:25 am Subject: WANTED: 1972 Chevelle rear bumper |
Looking for a rear bumper to a 1972 Chevelle kit. I believe these were originally MPC, then re-released as Ertl/AMT.
Any leads are appreciated, need it for a project replicating a 1970 Chevelle th ... |
Topic: Wanted: Ford LNT8000 |
scatpack
Replies: 2
Views: 6010
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Fri Jun 08, 2018 5:31 pm Subject: Re: 8000 |
Are you wanting the twin screw dump truck with snow plow? If not I have several single axle 8000s if you are interested?
Probably more the "twin screw" type, but it really depends. Seems ... |
Topic: Wanted: Ford LNT8000 |
scatpack
Replies: 2
Views: 6010
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Forum: The Trading Post Posted: Thu Jun 07, 2018 4:54 pm Subject: Wanted: Ford LNT8000 |
Not sure if anyone has one of these dump truck models or not (MPC/Ertl/AMT). Can trade NASCAR models for or let me know what you are looking to get. Thanks. |
Topic: What is this (Davey Allison 1987-1988 1/18 scale resin)? |
scatpack
Replies: 3
Views: 8639
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2018 4:52 pm Subject: What is this (Davey Allison 1987-1988 1/18 scale resin)? |
I haven't seen one of these in years! I have about six of them I bought back in the mid eighties.
They are a resin type material and were made to paint to match the race car. They have outlines of ... |
Topic: 1992 Sunoco Lumina |
scatpack
Replies: 5
Views: 9793
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sat Apr 28, 2018 5:14 am Subject: 1992 Sunoco Lumina |
1992 was when they started building new cars after having used/used up their equipment through 1991. Though, they had Oldsmobiles, Fords, and Chevys in 1992 (!).
Very nice car. |
Topic: 1981 Nashville 420 photos |
scatpack
Replies: 6
Views: 12121
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2018 6:48 pm Subject: 1981 Nashville 420 photos |
All good stuff. Would have been great to have been there, but pictures are the next best thing. |
Topic: What is this (Davey Allison 1987-1988 1/18 scale resin)? |
scatpack
Replies: 3
Views: 8639
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Fri Apr 27, 2018 6:44 pm Subject: What is this (Davey Allison 1987-1988 1/18 scale resin)? |
Just wondering what this is:
https://m.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-RARE-DAVEY-ALLISON-HAVOLINE-28-1-18-MOLD-1-1-PROTOTYPE-RAY-OSBORNE/282910956357?hash=item41dece9b45:g:mJYAAOSwtJFauBrx |
Topic: Bobby Allison Cup builds |
scatpack
Replies: 17
Views: 18664
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2018 6:15 pm Subject: Bobby Allison Cup builds |
Is the rear bumper missing from one of the Ranier Regals? It went missing after a crash at Talladega in 1981, where he went in to win (!). Must have given the idea to Gary Nelson for the 1982 Daytona ... |
Topic: Bobby Allison Short Trackers Repost |
scatpack
Replies: 10
Views: 13179
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2018 6:06 pm Subject: Bobby Allison Short Trackers Repost |
Was the Hornet made from the old funny car kit? Can't remember if it's AMT or Johan (have one in storage). Great stuff. |
Topic: #42 Peak Antifreeze Grand Prix |
scatpack
Replies: 3
Views: 8981
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Tue Apr 24, 2018 6:03 pm Subject: #42 Peak Antifreeze Grand Prix |
Looks great, it's a fairly complex paint/decal scheme and everything came out nice and clean. |
Topic: John Nemechek decals, do they exist? |
scatpack
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Views: 4891
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2018 5:24 pm Subject: John Nemechek decals, do they exist? |
As titled, did decals of Joe's late brother, John, ever exist? It was usually a basic white truck, however there was a Delco/Remy sponsor at one point. Could have sworn I've seen a set before, but I m ... |
Topic: Upcoming Project 1992 Purex Thunderbird Questions Tips |
scatpack
Replies: 6
Views: 10251
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2018 4:37 pm Subject: Upcoming Project 1992 Purex Thunderbird Questions Tips |
I did that car a few years ago. Never completed, but the body is done (tried doing the chassis/wheels in white, and couldn't keep the red plastic from bleeding through). I believe the decals were Blue ... |
Topic: #40 Dirt Devil Grand Prix |
scatpack
Replies: 2
Views: 7421
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2018 9:08 am Subject: #40 Dirt Devil Grand Prix |
Looks good, have this one too, painted the body but never finished. |
Topic: Matador |
scatpack
Replies: 12
Views: 16065
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Sun Apr 08, 2018 9:05 am Subject: Matador |
Never did the conversion, but I pulled an early 1990's AMT Thunderbird chassis and fit it up into an AMT "Bobby Allison Sportsman" Matador body. Everything seems to line up ok wheelbase wise ... |
Topic: #18 Slim Fast Lumina |
scatpack
Replies: 4
Views: 9109
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sat Apr 07, 2018 8:41 am Subject: #18 Slim Fast Lumina |
That was a good race car, drafted Dale Earnhardt all day and they pulled away, but in the end didn't have enough to pull off the win. Another Greg Sacks "R&D" car, like the Digard Monte ... |
Topic: 87 Earnhardt Wrangler / Red Chassis |
scatpack
Replies: 2
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Thu Apr 05, 2018 5:21 pm Subject: 87 Earnhardt Wrangler / Red Chassis |
Two races I never acquired yet. Never knew they ran red chassis cars (in preparation for 1988?). I'd like to see this as well, and if I come across something I'll let you know.
Kind of like Tim Ri ... |
Topic: Salvino 442 body |
scatpack
Replies: 57
Views: 51838
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2018 2:31 pm Subject: Salvino 442 body |
Well, if there is a way to directly contact the people making the kit, that would be the best way to address issues and concerns. If no one takes the time to respond, then conclusions can be drawn fro ... |
Topic: Kelly Girl Laguna |
scatpack
Replies: 7
Views: 11717
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2018 12:32 pm Subject: Kelly Girl Laguna |
Looks great, what color green did you use? Looks like a pretty accurate shade. |
Topic: Salvino 442 body |
scatpack
Replies: 57
Views: 51838
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2018 12:24 pm Subject: Salvino 442 body |
As I figured they would do, they left off the body line along the rocker panel, front to rear. That tells me they used a resin body to master their molds and therefor not worth my money.
I see one ... |
Topic: #4 Captn Coty´s Delta |
scatpack
Replies: 6
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2018 12:12 pm Subject: Re: Paint scheme |
I´ve found these picture of Wilson´s car and the decal sheet shown position of the "Captn Coty´s" letters on the hood in another position, dont knew whats right?
I personally wouldn't ... |
Topic: #35 Polaroid Captiva Grand Prix |
scatpack
Replies: 2
Views: 7289
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2018 9:38 am Subject: #35 Polaroid Captiva Grand Prix |
Back from when people didn't make a big deal about "who" drove, but more "how" they drove. I remember Shawna from when I was little. Who's Danica?
Nice car, it was also good to ... |
Topic: Chattanooga Chew |
scatpack
Replies: 5
Views: 9735
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2018 9:32 am Subject: Chattanooga Chew |
Very clean car, white race cars are classy. It's too bad David never won in that era. |
Topic: 2018 Clint Bowyer HAAS Ford Fusion |
scatpack
Replies: 8
Views: 11313
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2018 9:30 am Subject: 2018 Clint Bowyer HAAS Ford Fusion |
Nicely done, and coincidentally right on time to commemorate Clint's first win since 2012 this past Monday. |
Topic: #17 Hesco Mufflers Grand Prix |
scatpack
Replies: 2
Views: 7040
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2018 9:26 am Subject: #17 Hesco Mufflers Grand Prix |
Cool to see a G-body, I stocked up on Regals, Grand Prixs, Monte Carlos etc. in anticipation to build as many versions of the 1980's cars as possible.
If I remember right, I read Clark Dwyer was 1 ... |
Topic: #7 Seven Eleven Thunderbird |
scatpack
Replies: 3
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2018 9:22 am Subject: #7 Seven Eleven Thunderbird |
Similar cars went on to win at Richmond in 1986 (Kyle's first victory) and the 1987 World 600 (more aerodynamic revised Thunderbird).
Nicely done, and a good representation of perhaps the car ran ... |
Topic: #4 Captn Coty´s Delta |
scatpack
Replies: 6
Views: 10797
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2018 9:18 am Subject: #4 Captn Coty´s Delta |
Bought a collection of 100's of decals to get that sheet, though I've heard most disintegrate when they hit water due to the age.
This came out well, and as noted the Olds decals are upside down. ... |
Topic: Salvino 442 body |
scatpack
Replies: 57
Views: 51838
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Sat Mar 31, 2018 9:06 am Subject: Salvino 442 body |
Don't really build anymore, but if they come out, I'll have to get one and see about doing an Osterlund/Earnhardt car. Don't want to see this stuff go by the wayside in favor of intangible schlock, es ... |
Topic: #35 Quincy´s Steakhouse Thunderbird |
scatpack
Replies: 2
Views: 6831
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2018 6:10 pm Subject: #35 Quincy´s Steakhouse Thunderbird |
Another one I've got in the collection I'm not sure I'll get to. You say you don't build premium models but they look good to me. No problems whatsoever.
Though, supposedly there isn't much accurat ... |
Topic: #44 Piedmont Airlines Delta |
scatpack
Replies: 2
Views: 7176
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2018 6:35 pm Subject: #44 Piedmont Airlines Delta |
Nice detailing and a clean build. Never thought Terry won in that car, but if I'm not mistaken he did at Rockingham in 1986 before moving on to race for Junior Johnson.
You're doing all the cars I ... |
Topic: #47 Race Hill Farm Regal |
scatpack
Replies: 3
Views: 7905
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2018 6:28 pm Subject: #47 Race Hill Farm Regal |
Not sure if it's exactly like when ran/won at Talladega, as that race was mostly blacked out/audio only. Back when they didn't have cameras everywhere and time hasn't been kind to what footage exists. ... |
Topic: #71 Helen Rae Thunderbird |
scatpack
Replies: 5
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2018 6:21 pm Subject: #71 Helen Rae Thunderbird |
I guess it was like Bobby Allison in 1985, where he ran a Thunderbird for a race (or two?) after escaping Digard. Those with nothing to lose had opportunities to experiment with the other side I suppo ... |
Topic: #57 Heinz Ketchup Grand Prix |
scatpack
Replies: 3
Views: 9078
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Mon Mar 26, 2018 6:16 pm Subject: #57 Heinz Ketchup Grand Prix |
Good looking car, a memorable one even though it was ran around when I was born. Always thought it was neat that the dark red color of the car was such a good match to the actual Heinz ketchup. Wester ... |
Topic: exhaust on 56 dodge kiekaefer outboard stock cars |
scatpack
Replies: 11
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2018 3:53 pm Subject: exhaust on 56 dodge kiekaefer outboard stock cars |
Perhaps something taken from the marine industry? Maybe Bobby Allison knows? |
Topic: 1997 Randy Tolsma Dole Banana Craftsman Series truck |
scatpack
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Views: 4575
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sat Mar 24, 2018 3:44 pm Subject: 1997 Randy Tolsma Dole Banana Craftsman Series truck |
Just noticed this one during the 1997 Virginia is For Lovers 200 race which was won by Bob Keselowski. Does anyone have any pictures of this one? Appeared to be a basic yellow Chevy truck. Doesn't app ... |
Topic: Ryan Blaney #12 |
scatpack
Replies: 15
Views: 18079
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2018 2:32 pm Subject: Ryan Blaney #12 |
The Menards car is neat, however the Carlisle/Devilbiss orange and white scheme from Phoenix was really nice too. |
Topic: Jody Ridley's LMS Mustang |
scatpack
Replies: 24
Views: 24817
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sun Mar 18, 2018 7:33 am Subject: Jody Ridley's LMS Mustang |
Top notch build, the kind of stuff I always wanted to do when I was still building.
Even replicated the tire mark on the door from the photo... |
Topic: Dark Side hauler photo thread |
scatpack
Replies: 29
Views: 39760
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Forum: Darkside Racers Corner 1948 - 1972 Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2018 5:49 am Subject: Dark Side hauler photo thread |
Good stuff. Back when racing was a little more affordable. A Cup carbon fiber hood now probably costs more than one of those haulers completely outfitted (maybe even with inflation adjusted). |
Topic: Budweiser Monte Carlo |
scatpack
Replies: 7
Views: 13340
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2018 5:42 am Subject: Budweiser Monte Carlo |
Always wanted to get that kit, never happened. Years ago I bought up what I could at decent prices wanting to build as many variations of the Monte Carlo as possible (mostly Darrell Waltrip Tide kits) ... |
Topic: You Want To Own Revell, Here Is Your Chance. |
scatpack
Replies: 54
Views: 48546
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2018 5:32 am Subject: You Want To Own Revell, Here Is Your Chance. |
Well if anyone here has kids or may in the future, get them into building models. Otherwise there won't be any. |
Topic: Dale Earnhardt, Sr. 8 times 3? |
scatpack
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Views: 17359
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Forum: The Showroom Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2018 5:27 am Subject: Dale Earnhardt, Sr. 8 times 3? |
Have decals to do the Nova and Monte Carlo, not sure if they'll ever happen though. The Monte Carlo is infamous for when it bounced off the catch fence at Daytona.
It's interesting how when he went ... |
Topic: Mike Waltrip #23 Haw'n Punch MC NEW UPDATES |
scatpack
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Forum: Grayside Racers Corner 1973 - 1989 Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 5:22 pm Subject: Mike Waltrip #23 Haw'n Punch MC NEW UPDATES |
Thanks for reposting. This stuff not only comes in handy for building models, but those fascinated by the history of the sport and/or those restoring and preserving old stock cars. |
Topic: Gold wheels tips? |
scatpack
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Views: 14684
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 5:19 pm Subject: Gold wheels tips? |
I actually just use cheap generic gold spray paint. Looks great to me, especially on the older models (70s-80's). |
Topic: rusted junkers of 83-89 chevymonte carlo |
scatpack
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Views: 7917
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Forum: Nascar Modeling Discussion Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2018 5:17 pm Subject: rusted junkers of 83-89 chevymonte carlo |
Look for Dale Earnhardt's 1989 Daytona Busch crash. That was a bad one, but apparently no injuries. There's a picture of Tim Richmond's early 1986 season car (with gold numbers) sitting junked/rusty o ... |
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