Semi-Official Cool Old NASCAR Pics Thread. (idea stolen from ZOOOM with his blessing)

[KevMcNJ]

Ive been toying with the idea of doing this for a few weeks ever since a bunch of old Wood Bros pics and other pics from 1988 were uploaded in a NASCAR thread about I dont even remember what. I think it was something about the Wood Bros car looking Old skool for Speedweeks

I didnt want to do it without getting a green light from ZOOOM whose semi official cool old Indy pics thread has become a monster here @ TF.

He loved the idea so here goes.

First 4....

Ya gotta start with The King. A hero card from 1978. I bet thats Michigan.

[KevMcNJ]

Bill Elliott hero card from 1981

[KevMcNJ]

Dale Earnhardt hero card from 1982 (love the color coordinated Nikes )

[KevMcNJ]

Last one for the evening. Stavola Bros. Racing Team hero card of Bobby Allison and Bobby Hillin from 1988.

[Sweaty Teddy]

Dale Earnhardt hero card from 1982 (love the color coordinated Nikes )

I LOVE the cars from this era. There is just something cool about this brick of a Thunderbird.

[kkoether]

Here are just a few I have that I've taken over the years. I have A BUNCH more!


Elliot Forbes-Robinson Daytona 1982


Buddy Baker Daytona 1983


Kyle Petty Daytona 1982


The Silver Fox David Pearson Daytona 1982. David drove this car in the 82 Busch Clash. Dick Brooks qualified and raced this car in the 82 500. I think David was driving in this picture. This was taken on the first day of practice I think.


Bill Elliott & Ron Bouchard Daytona 1983


Dale Earnhardt Daytona 1983

[KevMcNJ]

The 96 car... Lonestar JR? I sorta kinda remember that ride. Did ya ever notice the hood in that picture of the 96 car? It doesnt even come close to being a tight fit. Hanging a body like that would get ya fired from a Pro-Cup team these days

Who was in the 13 car? Never seen that one before

[kkoether]

The 96 was Elliot Forbes-Robinson's ride in 1982.

[atrackforumfan]

The 13 is probably Dick Brooks.

[kkoether]

I'm pretty sure that was David Pearson in the #13 Carolina Tool Car. That was Daytona 1982.

[roach]

MIS - 08/19/89

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[kkoether]

Daytona 1988


Harry Gant


Brad Teague


Neil Bonnett


The King


Ed Pimm


Sterling Marlin


Bobby Hillin Jr.


Bobby Allison


Rick Wilson


Davey Allison


Cale Yarborough

[kkoether]

The first car to exceed 200mph at Daytona! It's Rick Roland in his ARCA car. This thing was a rocket!


Rick Roland ARCA Daytona 1983

[kkoether]

The 44 Piedmont Cutlass probably is Sterling, not Terry.

Thank you for the correction. My memory ain't what it used to be. I'll edit my post.

[atrackforumfan]

I'm pretty sure that was David Pearson in the #13 Carolina Tool Car. That was Daytona 1982.

I think David's car was the 03 Buick.

[kkoether]

I think David's car was the 03 Buick.

I know what's going on. David drove this car in the Busch Clash in 82. Dick Brooks drove it in the 500. I worked on an ARCA car so I was there when David was running getting ready for the Clash. Seems we're both right! I'll put a note on my original post. BTW David didn't qualify for the 500 in 82 upon further digging.

[atrackforumfan]

I know what's going on. David drove this car in the Busch Clash in 82. Dick Brooks drove it in the 500. I worked on an ARCA car so I was there when David was running getting ready for the Clash. Seems we're both right! I'll put a note on my original post. BTW David didn't qualify for the 500 in 82 upon further digging.

Cool! Love the pics.

I found the 82 Clash on Youtube. AJ and Richard called the race with Ken Squier!

[KevMcNJ]

I know what's going on. David drove this car in the Busch Clash in 82. Dick Brooks drove it in the 500. I worked on an ARCA car so I was there when David was running getting ready for the Clash. Seems we're both right! I'll put a note on my original post. BTW David didn't qualify for the 500 in 82 upon further digging.

I recall Pearson starting the 1981 season in a car #16. Some guy named David Halpern was the car owner or a big muckity-muck on the team. Mr Halpern died suddenly and unexpectedly and the team disappeared as quickly as it appeared.

I dont know if Pearson was forced to scramble for any available rides after that or not but thats the way I remember it happening. Feel free to correct my 30 year old memories


In another shot it shows Morgan Sheperd in the Rahmoc #75. I do not remember that at all but its his name on the roof. Was he in that car because of Bonnetts bad leg injury the year before?

[DaveL]

Great pics!

That's a rare shot of the Slender You Olds with the engine still running

[CrewChief]

Man love those cars and that mid 80's to early 90's era. I'll have to dig some out tonight and post.

[Neshaminy]

Ive been toying with the idea of doing this for a few weeks ever since a bunch of old Wood Bros pics and other pics from 1988 were uploaded in a NASCAR thread about I dont even remember what. I think it was something about the Wood Bros car looking Old skool for Speedweeks

I didnt want to do it without getting a green light from ZOOOM whose semi official cool old Indy pics thread has become a monster here @ TF.

He loved the idea so here goes.

First 4....

Ya gotta start with The King. A hero card from 1978. I bet thats Michigan.

I competely agree with starting with Richard.....that choice of car is not the easiest thing on the eyes though. Dare I say this may make the argument FOR the COT? A SuperBird or Torino pic of Petty would certainly put the world order back in balance

[atrackforumfan]

I competely agree with starting with Richard.....that choice of car is not the easiest thing on the eyes though. Dare I say this may make the argument FOR the COT? A SuperBird or Torino pic of Petty would certainly put the world order back in balance

The 73-77 MC is an acquired taste, at best. Goes well with plaid flares and Fittipaldi-style sidies. Richard's rocking the white-guy afro in the pic, which is optional. As retina scorching as family photos from a 1974 wedding.

Trivia time: Why was the 70-77 MC a popular alternative to the Chevelles of the same years?

[DaveL]

Trivia time: Why was the 70-77 MC a popular alternative to the Chevelles of the same years?

The location of the engine gave it better balance. Not sure if that's what you're looking for.

[atrackforumfan]

The location of the engine gave it better balance. Not sure if that's what you're looking for.

Yup. Actually, it moved almost everything back from the front axle line. Driver, roll cage, window glass, etc.

[MS]

I love the stock car look from 1980 - 87. Of course, that's when I first started following the sport.

[KevMcNJ]

The location of the engine gave it better balance. Not sure if that's what you're looking for.

I raced street stocks on a high banked asphalt oval in the 1980s. The '73-'78 Monte WAS the hot set up because of the ridiculous engine set back. When scaled right they would just make a left turn at the end of the straights.

[KevMcNJ]

A SuperBird or Torino pic of Petty would certainly put the world order back in balance

Not even sure where I got this photo any more but here ya go.

[MoparsRule]

Not a picture, but a video...


Complete “The Chargers” Movie: ’69 Dodge Charger 500s Swarm NASCAR

http://www.streetlegaltv.com/feature...-swarm-nascar/

Way cool!