Gober Sosebee races his Ford down the beach. Sosebee, was one of five drivers from Dawsonville, Georgia, to score a win at Daytona.
By Brandon Reed
Posted in Feature Stories 2/24/12
Some say it may be something in the water. Other say it has something to do with what they make out of the water.
Regardless, the little town of Dawsonville, Georgia, nestled in the mountains of North Georgia, holds a distinction that few other single towns can claim.
It is the hometown of no less than five Daytona winners, between the beach years and the years at Daytona International Speedway.
Richard Petty's Pontiac gets airborne after being tagged by Phil Barkdoll (73) and A.J. Foyt during the running of the 1988 Daytona 500. Photo courtesy the Andy Towler collection
By Brandon Reed
Posted in Columns 2/17/12
Though it occurred over two decades ago, I can still remember how it all unfolded like it was yesterday.
It was February 14, 1988. My family and I had gathered to watch the 30th running of the Daytona 500 on television.
A look at the famed NASCAR Tucker as it sits out front of Joe Nagel Jr. Motor Sales in Pittsburgh, PA. The car was piloted at Canfield Motor Speedway in Canfield, Ohio by Joe Merola. Photo courtesy Tom Merola
By Brandon Reed
Posted in Feature Stories 2/10/12
Just over two years ago, we posted a story at Georgia Racing History.com about various interesting and odd cars that have competed in NASCAR over the years.
Far and away the portion of the story that got the most attention was the section on the only 1948 Tucker Torpedo to compete in NASCAR. The rare vehicle made its appearance in a 200-lap event on May 30, 1950.
Friends, fans and racing aficionados gathered in Austell, Georgia for the 23rd annual Peach Bowl Speedway reunion. Photos by Mike Terrell
By Brandon Reed
Posted in Feature Stories 2/3/12
For the 23rd straight year, former drivers, officials, fans and racing aficionados gathered together to remember and reminisce about one of the most important and historic tracks in Georgia racing history.
The annual Peach Bowl Reunion was held on Sunday, Jan. 29 at the American Legion Post 216 in Austell Georgia, some 41 years after the final race at the legendary quarter-mile track was run.
