Gastrock Special: The Putty Hill Garage Racing Team from 1962 to 1964
Explore the legacy of the Putty Hill Garage Racing Team from 1962 to 1964. Discover how the Gastrock Special and its drivers left a mark on stock car racing history.
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Discover the StoryGastrock Special: The Putty Hill Garage Racing Team from 1962 to 1964
NASCAR Champions: The Nite Crawlers’ Winning Story
The Nite Crawlers Racing Team were back to back NASCAR Champions in the Modified Division in 1960 and 1961.
Dominating Alcyon Speedway: The Putty Hill Garage Racing Team from 1958 to 1959
In 1958, Ed "Fireball" Lindsay took over driving for the Putty Hill Garage Racing Team. Ed won track champion in the Modified class at Alcyon Speedway.
A Pair of Champion Drivers: The Putty Hill Garage Racing Team from 1954 to 1957
From 1954 to 1957, championship drivers Ralph Smith and Ken Marriott raced the Number 88 and 88A, respectively, for the Putty Hill Garage Racing Team.
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From 1952 to 1953, Pete Kantorski was the car owner and driver. Pete and the Putty Hill Garage Racing Team were the Free State Stock Car Racing Association Champions in 1953.
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The Legacy of the Putty Hill Garage Racing Team
The Putty Hill Garage Racing Team won six championships with three car owners and four drivers. These everyday men were extraordinary.
