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Houston McTear (February 12, 1957 – November 1, 2015) was an American sprinter, who emerged from desperate poverty in the Florida Panhandle to become an international track star in the mid-1970s. [1] McTear rated in the top 10 in the 100 meters for the United States from 1975–1980, [2] but he was stronger at shorter distances, including 60 ...
Baker is an unincorporated community in Okaloosa County, Florida, United States. [1] It is located approximately 10 miles (16 km) northwest of the county seat, Crestview, in the Florida Panhandle. [2] A stop on the Florida, Alabama and Gulf Railroad, Baker was platted in 1910 and grew up around the timber and turpentine industries. [citation ...
The 22nd annual Daytona 500 was held February 17, 1980, at Daytona International Speedway. Buddy Baker started the decade by winning the fastest Daytona 500 in history, at 177.602 mph (285.823 km/h), it was Baker's only 500 win and did so in his 18th start, the longest until Dale Earnhardt in 1998.
Circuit Florida, set between warehouses and Interstate 4 off of State Road 559 in Auburndale, is billed as a luxury racetrack resort. It will contain a private racetrack with 75 townhome-style ...
The three-race weekend was revised with new preliminary formats. The first race was a 125-mile (201 km) Modifield/Sportsmen race, and the second was a 160-mile (260 km) Late Model Convertible event. Tim Flock and Curtis Turner were the victors. In the main event, Cotton Owens moved from his third-place starting position to lead the first lap.
Baker County was founded in 1861. It was named for James McNair Baker (1821–1892), a judge and Confederate senator. [3] In 1864 the Battle of Olustee was fought near Lake City in Baker County. This was the only major American Civil War battle in Florida. [4]
Similar to the 1979 race, the race was started under caution and began with 13 laps under yellow to have the cars help dry the track. Once under green Baker led the first 33 laps as Yarborough, Petty, Issac, and Pearson clung tenaciously to him. Petty lead for the first time on lap 37. But as the race continued, Baker took over.
Central City Speedway: Macon, Georgia: 6 September 14 42 Lee Petty: 1952-27 Langhorne Speedway: Langhorne, Pennsylvania: 7 February 1 1953: 42 Lee Petty: 1953-01 Palm Beach Speedway: Palm Beach, Florida: 8 April 19 42 Lee Petty: Richmond 200: Atlantic Rural Exposition Fairgrounds: Richmond, Virginia: 9 May 17 42 Lee Petty: 1953-11 Martinsville ...