Records are made to be broken
By Dick Pierson on 21 July 2009 | 
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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 much and generate a following of thousands of race fans all over the world.
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The Ageless Hershel McGriff
By Dick Pierson on 19 July 2009 | (0) Comments | Permalink
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.
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First hand account of race track safety !
By Dick Pierson on 9 July 2009 | (0) Comments | Permalink
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 a billboard for your sponsor.............
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Life is Good at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2009 !
By Dick Pierson on 2 July 2009 | (0) Comments | Permalink
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.
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