1979 Knoxville Nationals

Vukie · 9/2/10, 11:40 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5_Tgw...eature=related

ThePurple73 · 9/3/10, 10:30 AM

That was when The Nationals was really "The Nationals"!

tntbusco · 9/3/10, 10:51 AM

Now that was awesome. Still wished it was like that today!!!!!
Thanks for sharing

ThePurple73 · 9/3/10, 4:46 PM

I remember a race shop in Phoenix called "Fast Eddie Engines".
Was that the engine Shuman ran at the 1979 Nationals?

I think Ron Shuman was one on the smartest and most strategic drivers ever. It wouldn't surprise me after watching him at the Chili Bowl a few years back if he couldn't step right back in a car today and win.

I also remember an incredible Tony Hulman Classic that he won
in a very memorable run.

KOP · 9/3/10, 8:27 PM

Couple of things to note:

1) That's Casey Ron is holding at 13 days old.

2) Take a look at the track photogs. Heck, they might as well just stand on the track.

jim goerge · 9/4/10, 1:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KOP

Couple of things to note:

1) That's Casey Ron is holding at 13 days old.

2) Take a look at the track photogs. Heck, they might as well just stand on the track.

Thats when little Shu really was little Shu lol