Last weekend at the Gold Crown Morty's son "Dirty Driving" Drew texted me and asked if I would be interested in any of Morty's racing t-shirts. I knew that Morty mostly had white shirts which I do not wear,and also probably 1 size to small as well,but I said I would stop by for a look. I already have a size able t-shirt collection myself,and its not like I need any more! Most of his shirts are size Large.

So I dropped by his dads house,and Debbie and I went to look at his shirts. To make a long story short,before we were done looking for the day,Racing Stacie stopped in,along with Dave and Brenda Darland. After some discussions about t-shirts I told Debbie I would come back over to East Alton Illinois and get whatever racing shirts she wanted to get rid of. She didnt want to give them to Goodwill,she would rather they go to someone that wanted them. I went back over to Morty's house yesterday,and picked up the rest of his shirts. This is what I am going to do with his shirts,and other things he had that might be of interest to others.

I am going to donate some things to the Hoosier Auto Racing Fan club which he was a member,for their silent auctions they have. Racing Stacie mentioned the auction they have at the Chili Bowl which goes to an injured drivers benevolent fund. Some things will be going to that as well. I will find some things of interest for fans in Ohio,and send them over to the Hoserville Ohio auction that they have for drivers that get injured.

The rest of his shirts I am going to sell,and then donate the money to various racing things. One of the things I have thought of is getting a brick at the National sprint Car Hall of fame in his name. Any other money I get from this will be donated "In memory of Morty" at racing events next year.

I thought a good way to start things off,and to let people know about this,I would put up this shirt of Billy Puterbaugh for sale.. He started a near riot late last year with comments about Paul Hazen's 57,and I thought if nothing else,someone would like to buy this and use it for target practice.It is probably a large,but the tag is missing. No extra charge for the autograph!


Its open for bid till next Monday afternoon when I get out of work. If interested,post a price,or send me a PM if you wish to remain anonymous. Highest bidder will get it,and if you want to throw a couple dollars extra for shipping would be great,or I can deliver in the Indy area,or if out in California,I can bring it to the Oval Nationals with me.

Do the brick, fitting tribute to Morty.

As I understand it,the said shirt above is from 1996.

You mean what you read off of facebook. Hell I will buy it back just so I can use it to wash my car. Don't worry it will be a long winter and I have a really big pot to stir.

Ok what's your bid? I found another shirt without an autograph if you want to bid on that one too.

My bid is what most opinions are worth 2 cents and I will send it via check but dont cash it til next thursday. Do either one come with the white pointed hat as Kevin Eckert suggested. You got any of your shirts for sale?

Sure what do you want to buy.I'll sell one of mine for the right price. Some are not for sale though. I have shirts from all over the place. If you want a white pointed hat take that up with Eckert.

I ment any shirts with your name and you behind the wheel sorry for not clarifying.

No I dont have any shirts of me with my name on it,and driving a car,but I'll tell you what,if you give me $250.00,enough for me to get a brick at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in Morty's name,I will get one made up just for you.

Really I thought I posted this in case someone wanted to get a shirt that perhaps they dont have,and to raise some $$$ to hand out in Mortys name. As a driver,dont you appreciate if someone comes up and hands you some extra cash??

Maybe I should have started with a different driver....I am thinking now.

It would be the best thing to hand mortys family the money since he is the one that spent the money at the races for all of the shirts he bought. They deserve any money that comes from the shirts. You stoked the fire and you wanted some views and action so if figured I would help