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10/29/09, 7:51 PM   #96
Re: Where and when was your very first race?
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Originally Posted by ebookerfan View Post
per superdukes post on the winchester 1945 labor day race, i was there with my grandfather who was a friend of mr. Funk. At the age of 14 this was the most exciting day of my life. My recollection of this day was that bus wilbert, still in the navy, won the race. Remember that this was64 years ago. My sprint car driving hero from that day was elbert 'grandpappy' booker. In fact my racing heros have been sprint car drivers including duke cook. Unfortunately i no longer have the program from that race.
i do have the program from that race and i let buzz rose use it for his king of the hills book! Witch i have for sell! Great book! With a great photo with my dad and elbert booker and myself at winchester!
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