Post Your NASCAR PREVIEW12 Loot and Auto's
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So Friday night and Saturday was a big day for Charlotte and NASCAR. Friday night was the induction ceremony for the 3rd class in to the NASCAR HOF. Saturday was the first NASCAR Preview. All the big drivers were there and admission was $10 total. Sixty seven drivers and most of the past legends were there. Here are the autographs I got and thought some others might like to show off theirs as well.
I got these, on last years ticket, Friday night right after the story telling time at the Hall.
I got these, on last years ticket, Friday night right after the story telling time at the Hall.
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Mike
As you know you have to be prepared. I did make one mistake that I could kick myself. I missed Buddy Baker. He was there Friday night but I left his 1972 STP home.
<< <i>Mike I did and it's kind of your fault! After seeing some of your autographed cards and Rube's 1952 set I was hooked. I have been getting NASCAR drivers on key cards and got a 1988 Maxx set all autographed. I could kick myself. I missed Buddy Baker. He was there friday night but I left his 1972 STP home. >>
Buddy signed one of his 72 STP for me through the mail. You might try him that way. If you need the address let me know and I'll see if I can dig it out. How big is the Maxx set?? That sounds tremendous. There are a couple of deceased in that set aren't there?
Mike
<< <i> One card I did not send off yet is a dual auto on card #49 signed by Dale Earnhardt and Davey Allison. >>
Wow, that sounds like a great one. Don't make me wait on the 365 day thread, post a scan
Mike
I waited about 45 minutes after I got the Johnson arm band and then got back in line for some more arm bands. The line was short and I was able to get a total of 8 different arm bands.
They had 3 autograph stations going with 4 drivers each as well. Those stations would sign for like 2 hours then there would be a 30 minute break and then another group of 4 would come. They had 4 waves at each station. You also had the arm band guys signing at different times throughout the day in another big room. So you had to decide who you wanted and get in line. There were also events at the Hall of Fame so there was a lot of people but plenty of things to do and see. The crazy part was the line for Danica. She was not an arm band driver and she was at the same time as Earnhardt Jr. I got in line while the group before her group was signing and then waited. That was the biggest line I saw all day. I think 50% of the people were in for her.
Here are a few:
Bud Moore and Ned Jarrett
David Pearson and Junior Johnson
Darrell Waltrip and Kyle Busch
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<< <i>Kyle's Auto is a mess... >>
I was recently going through some old Nascar programs from races I had gone to in the late 60's. One particular program had about 10 different autographs. I could make out all of them but one. The program still had the starting line-up sheet with it and I still couldn't decide whose auto it was. Back then fans could go into the pits after the factory drivers went home. A great chance to meet the independents. Most of the independents were really nice people and would rememeber you from race to race. Back then we went to about 16 or 18 races a year and would usually go into the pits after the races.
Ron
Edited to add: My apology for mis-reading the title. I wasn't at the 2012 HOF functions and it's only 20 miles from here. At least in the future your autograph will be known. I have no idea who signed the one on my program. It was over 40 years ago and my memory ain't what it used to be.
Post a scan and we can try to figure out who signed it for you. Kingnascar will know who signed it!
<< <i>Ron
Post a scan and we can try to figure out who signed it for you. Kingnascar will know who signed it! >>
I'll see if I can dig it out and find the correct program. It's in a box with about 50 programs from the 60's. I used to buy a program at every race I attended. It will have to be photograph as I don't have a scanner.
Ron
I am going to be there next year, I have been working on acquiring NASCAR legends auto's on cards for a year now, this would have been a great opportunity to add to my collection.
Most importantly, I would love to meet a couple fellow NASCAR fans!
that is one destination I will have to do in the future !!!!
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Is Danica as good looking in person as in all her commercials?
Mike
I know it's going to be tough!
Danica looked like she does on TV but she didn't have any tight fitting clothes on. She seemed mad. I guess I would be too if so many people were in line and you knew you were signing for the next hour and a half. One auto per person and no pesonal photo's. There was so many people in line I'm sure she could not get through them all in the time frame. I was about #20 in line.
<< <i>Great stuff guys, I thought Logan might be there, I was actually saying to my wife that SaturdY morning, that despite not having anyone to go with me, I am pretty sure I would run into Logan whom I see at the National and is really into NASCAR. Her comment, how would you know him? I said, he wears cool shoes!
I am going to be there next year, I have been working on acquiring NASCAR legends auto's on cards for a year now, this would have been a great opportunity to add to my collection.
Most importantly, I would love to meet a couple fellow NASCAR fans! >>
Hey Matt,
Thanks for the cool comments on my shoes. I have had a lot of comments on my shoes. One guy told me I was wearing clown shoes and one guy said I was living la vida loca with my shoes. I guess the shoes are my signature at the National. I have folks ask me about them every year and some look at me when I walk up and then look at my feet and say " I see you got your shoes on". Val and I will be at the National this year and I will have my shoes on. I will also wear them next year at the preview in Charlotte.
Thanks,
Logan
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Ron
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It's amazing to think you can get Junior Johnson, David Pearson and Richard Petty autographs with virtual ease, considering these are the pioneers and all-time greats of the sport.
<< <i>Great stuff Logan. I want to meet/see Danica in person in a bad way!
It's amazing to think you can get Junior Johnson, David Pearson and Richard Petty autographs with virtual ease, considering these are the pioneers and all-time greats of the sport. >>
Back in the day, I am referring to the late 60's, Richard Petty was always available to his fans. After the rest of the factory drivers had left the track the fans could go into the pits. Richard Petty was usually still there greeting the fans. The man had just drove a race and was that aware of where his bread was buttered. Buddy Baker was usually still around too. That's what separated Petty from the rest. I was a Ford fan but always respected Petty. If Petty beat you he did it clean, he just flat outran your butt. He was great for the sport.
Ron
Logan
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