Tribute Gallery
Tim Gordon... from Kannapolis, NC.... son of former Metrolina Speedway promoter Henry Gordon, grew up racing on dirt tracks all over the southeast in the 70's and 80's before moving into the asphalt All-Pro series in the early 90's. Tim retired from driving in 1991.... passed away from a two year illness on June 17th, 2013... (This Photo was taken at Concord (NC) Motor Speedway in 1991)
Dick Trickle…… from Wisconsin Rapids, Wi…. Seven Time ARTGO Champion.... 1984 and 85 American Speed Association Champion.... 1989 NASCAR Winston Cup Rookie of the Year.... and recording more 1,200 wins in his career…. Died May 16, 2013. (This Photo was Taken before the "Icebreaker 125" at Desoto (Fl) Speedway in 1987)
Pete Orr.... of Orlando, Fl...... a two time World Series of Asphalt Racing Speedweeks Champion.....and winner of the Orange Blossom 100 three consecutive years..... lost his battle with cancer on November 18th, 2002....... New Smyrna (Fl) Speedway has since changed the name of the of Orange Blossom to The Pete Orr Memorial in his honor..... (This photo was taken during New Smyrna Speedway's World Series of Asphalt Racing in 1987)
Dale Earnhardt.... "The Intimidator".... from Kannapolis, NC..... 1979 NASCAR Winston Cup Rookie of the Year and Seven Time Champion....lost his life February 18th, 2001, from injuries sustained in a last lap accident of the 2001 Daytona 500. .... (This Photo was taken during Daytona 500 practice in 1990)
Davey Allison.... from Hueytown, Al..... 1987 NASCAR Winston Cup Rookie of the Year and 1992 Daytona 500 winner....lost his life July 13th, 1993 from injuries suffered in a helicopter crash while trying to land in the infield at Talladega SuperSpeedway. .... (This Photo was taken during Daytona 500 practice in 1990)
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