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Nazareth National 40 years ago today +0/-0
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| Author:Jack Kromer
3/26/2023 9:39:02 AM |
The late great Gary Bettenhausen on his way to a USAC Silver Crown win at Nazareth National Speedway, 40 years ago today on March 26, 1983. Billy Pauch finished second that day. |
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| Msg ID: 2769386 |
Nazareth National 40 years ago today +0/-0
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| Author:kjeyres
3/26/2023 10:48:45 AM Reply to: 2769380 |
Oil cooler hanging off the cage? Cool photo Jack! |
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| Msg ID: 2769401 |
Nazareth National 40 years ago today +0/-0
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| Author:John Mc
3/26/2023 1:22:12 PM Reply to: 2769380 |
One of the all time greats and one of my all time favorites. Penske never should have fired him for getting hurt at Syracuse, he would have won Indy. |
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| Msg ID: 2769406 |
Nazareth National 40 years ago today +0/-0
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| Author:Greg Collins
3/26/2023 2:20:14 PM Reply to: 2769401 |
Agree with you 100%, John Mc. Thanks for posting this awesome image, Jack. I was there that day, was torn between wanting both Gary and Billy to get the win that day. |
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| Msg ID: 2769403 |
Nazareth National 40 years ago today +0/-0
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| Author:Frank A Jr.
3/26/2023 1:52:01 PM Reply to: 2769380 |
Nice pic!!! |
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| Msg ID: 2769418 |
Nazareth National 40 years ago today +0/-0
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| Author:3-Wide
3/26/2023 4:19:22 PM Reply to: 2769380 |
Great action shot. When it came to Indy cars, I always found myself rooting for the underdogs... guys that were fast enough to win but for whatever reason, didn't, or certainly didn't get many. Gary Bettenhausen, Mike Mosely and Lloyd Ruby were a few on that list. For anybody with FLO, there's a film/special they did on The Bettenhausens which leaves you asking how much can one family...., decade after decade...., give to racing. |
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| Msg ID: 2769436 |
Nazareth National 40 years ago today +0/-0
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| Author:Greg McGowan
3/26/2023 10:59:35 PM Reply to: 2769418 |
Great pic of one helluva wheelman,I was at Syracuse that day, it was ugly |
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| Msg ID: 2769439 |
Thanks guy!...Nazareth National 40 years ago today +0/-0
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| Author:Jack Kromer
3/26/2023 11:37:27 PM Reply to: 2769380 |
Thanks guys! |
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| Msg ID: 2769464 |
Thanks guy!...Nazareth National 40 years ago today +0/-0
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| Author:Stanton327
3/27/2023 11:31:00 AM Reply to: 2769439 |
There is a great documentary on FLO about the Bettenhausen family. Highly recommend giving it a watch if you haven't already! |
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| Msg ID: 2769473 |
Thanks guy!...Nazareth National 40 years ago today +0/-0
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| Author:elf 30
3/27/2023 3:34:37 PM Reply to: 2769464 |
Great shot of Gary B. A while back there was a question about anyone who raced on all 3 configurations of Naz. National, I thought it was him, ran in 68 & 69 but I guess he only raced the Menards car at Indy in the 90's. |
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