Richard Petty was not inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame Friday. He, of course, made the initial class two years ago. But in many ways, the night was his.
No matter which room he entered he was the first man you saw. He was the only man at the Hall's Hall of Fame induction festivities who wore a big black hat that featured a feather the size of a toddler. He wore thick, dark sunglasses. And he was never alone.
Petty, 74 and taller than the people around him, was constantly surrounded. Fans wanted time, a picture, an autograph, a story, another picture. The fans that arrived first stayed, and others joined them. Not once did I hear Petty say no or see him walk away.
What a fantastic emissary for his sport. Seeing him anywhere makes you feel good that you're there, too.
I read the article. Now, who are you and what did you do with the real Sorenson?
Posted by: Ben | January 22, 2012 at 05:08 AM
Yea whatever. So when will Bruton Smith who owns more big tracks than anyone on the planet be inducted? Shouldnt he have gone in the 1st round before this stringbean who talks like he has a mouthful of grits? Petty is a mega millionaire and smart business guy but Smith is a NASCAR underwriter founder with tracks on the east and west coast and could buy the Hall of Fame with what he carries in his wallet.
Politics as usual.
ps When will that long ago promised Formula One Grande Prix race be held in downtown Charlottetown to get world attention on an annual basis?
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