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Built to win-again! David Pearson's first and last race car In the summer of 1949, a group of teenage boys climbed the trees along the backstretch wall of Greenville-Pickens Speedway south of Spartanburg, S.C., to take in the weekly dirt track races. One day, when watching the cars fly by, the boys were caught off-guard by an elderly property owner who showed up to collect 25 cents from each of them — the price, he determined, for allowing the boys a tree-top view above the backstretch wall. Each boy dug deep into his pocket and handed over a quarter. From that day on, the man would show up before the race to collect a quarter from each boy. As the boys huddled together, rooting for their favorite race car and driver, young David dreamed of someday getting behind the wheel of a race car of his own and taking it to victory lane. He idealized Cotton Owens and his No. 70 car. As the race progressed with each lap, David locked into Owens' No. 70 car while studying the driving style, technique and expertise of its driver. During one of the races, David thought to himself, "That's what I want to do — I'm going to be a race car driver."  See More Make your car our "Car of the Week"  If you've got an old car you really love, we want to hear about it! Click here to submit your ride! Worldwide Auctioneers' Enthusiast Auction offering up over 250 cars in two days Auburn, Indiana - Worldwide Auctioneers is counting down to its annual spring auction extravaganza at home in Auburn, Indiana, with this year's event promising to be the most substantial yet. From April 25-26, 250 vehicles will go under the hammer, with over 150 offered at no reserve. See More Motorsports Hall of Fame of America unveils 2026 Induction Class LONG BEACH, California — The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America announced its 2026 Induction Class at the 50th running of the Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach. The 38th Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) Induction Celebration presented by Toyota Gazoo Racing, which will formally usher the Class of 2026 into the MSHFA, will be held in the Hall's home in Daytona Beach, Florida, March 9 – 10, 2026. The Class of 2026 includes two-time Daytona 500 Champion and winner of 15 straight NASCAR Most Popular Driver Awards Dale Earnhardt Jr. (Stock Cars), beloved NHRA Competition Director Steve Gibbs (Drag Racing), one of America's greatest living motorsports reporters Pete Lyons (Media), one of America's most accomplished road racers John Morton (Sports Cars), 2000 MotoGP World Champion Kenny Roberts Jr. (Motorcycles), one of "The Big Three" of modern winged Sprint Car racing Sammy Swindell (Open Wheel), and the winningest driver in Unlimited Hydroplane history Dave Villwock (Powerboats). See More Now You Can Look 'Em Up Online! How much is your vintage ride worth? You can now join the Old Cars Price Guide Membership and find out online. Pricing right at your fingertips. Join Now! Subscribe Now to the Highest Frequency Publication for Die-Hard Car Lovers!  Your subscription to  Old Cars includes: All the recent news from around the old car hobby Coverage of all the important collector car auctions and shows Classifieds including expert advice SUBSCRIBE NOW Active Interest Media 2143 Grand Ave. Des Moines, IA 50312 United States View online  You received this email because you are subscribed to newsletters from Old Cars Weekly. Update your email preferences to choose the types of emails you receive.