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Gregg · 2/14/13, 1:36 PM

I know it's fenders but I alway have an interest in drivers that have raced more than a half century and a NASCAR privateer to boot. I read several articles about him, mostly in the '60s and '70s and always thought he was interesting. I always thought Hylton actually won a NASCAR Cup championship but I guess I was wrong. He came close though.

Now he said he is stepping aside to make way for a younger driver to drive his car. Since he is 78 years young he has a market that is VERY open. Is he in the market for WesMac, Devin Gilpin or Coleman Gulick or does 'Hurryin' Hank Lower or Johnny Johnson figure as a 'younger' driver. Has Tom Bigelow officially retired. Maybe he would be interested.

http://www.nationalspeedsportnews.co...es-retirement/

Andrew S. Quinn · 2/15/13, 7:15 AM

He should be able to go a few more years,afterall Hershel Mcgriff had a Winston West start last year at age 84.

ronmil · 2/15/13, 3:46 PM

James Hylton finished second to Richard Petty in 1966 in the NASCAR Grand National (now Sprint Cup) points. A long career indeed!

Seadog · 2/15/13, 4:06 PM

Like the saying goes - There are old racers and there are bold racers, bot there are no old, bold racers.

Is that true in this case?

Flatrightrear · 2/17/13, 4:11 AM

How about old and bold racers with mold?

photoman · 2/17/13, 9:49 AM

James Hylton @ Winchester 2012

PJ Wright · 2/17/13, 3:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seadog

Like the saying goes - There are old racers and there are bold racers, bot there are no old, bold racers.

Is that true in this case?

James has never been known as a hard charger, rather as a guy who has made his living in the sport he loves by being conservative and persistant. He works out of a VERY modest shop and believe it or not his EX-wife is his business manager.He's a good guy.

pat54 · 2/19/13, 7:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrew S. Quinn

He should be able to go a few more years,afterall Hershel Mcgriff had a Winston West start last year at age 84.

Andrew, check your private messages.

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2/15/13, 3:46 PM	#3 Re: OT - James Hylton Retiring After 2013
ronmil Senior Member Race Count Last Year: 48 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 18,509	James Hylton finished second to Richard Petty in 1966 in the NASCAR Grand National (now Sprint Cup) points. A long career indeed! __________________ Ron Miller

2/17/13, 9:49 AM	#6 Re: OT - James Hylton Retiring After 2013
photoman Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 282	James Hylton @ Winchester 2012 _________________________________________________ Last edited by photoman; 2/24/13 at 1:04 PM.

2/15/13, 7:15 AM	#2 Re: OT - James Hylton Retiring After 2013
Andrew S. Quinn Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4,175	He should be able to go a few more years,afterall Hershel Mcgriff had a Winston West start last year at age 84.

2/15/13, 4:06 PM	#4 Re: OT - James Hylton Retiring After 2013
Seadog Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,136	Like the saying goes - There are old racers and there are bold racers, bot there are no old, bold racers. Is that true in this case?

2/17/13, 4:11 AM	#5 Re: OT - James Hylton Retiring After 2013
Flatrightrear Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,385	How about old and bold racers with mold?