The 2nd pic below is at Haynesville in '78, showing my bracket car(same car as the Stocker in my avatar pic), the portable timing trailer, and the front of another car, who's owner later became my trans guy. We had to stop racing occasionally, to let a small plane land or take off. The Haynesville track was just a small rural airport runway. The old chassis (new 8.50 certification) is for sale complete with Dana 60. I think we still have a copy of a winners check to prove it. I dont expect to have the car ready to race this year but 09 should be lots of fun. So, it's very possible that we were there the day he won that race. We also ran our E/SA '68 Firebird at Haynesville that year. This article says that he won his first race with a '69 CJ Mustang, at Haynesville, LA, in '75. Jack Mullins was one of my first Pontiac heroes, and the first one I saw race, in Jackson, MS, in '75 I think.Īlso, the name S.E. There is a long list of accomplishments (and a whole lot of Wallys) among these racers! There's a lot of history there, including pictures, trophies, and even the SS/C Corvette that Dwight Southerland used to drive.Ĭongratulations to all of these guys. If you are ever in the area (located right off of I-40 at the Crystal Hill exit), stop by and check it out. The HOF is kept at The Speed Shop in Little Rock, which is owned and operated by Steve Haynes and Leonard Lamia. I know that some of the names are more locally know than others, but I bet that many of you will recognize at least some of these guys. It is amazing how many great racers are from this state. There are only 5 racers selected each year, so I'm sure the selection committee has had a difficult time narrowing the list to that number in each of the first two years. To be nominated, information regarding the racer's history and accomplishments must be submitted for review by the selection committee. Last year, a racer and fan from Arkansas named Bear Brantley helped start the Arkansas Drag Racers Hall of Fame.
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