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Galaxies in NASCAR

Carolina Galaxies has the unique distinction of being the only chapter that lives right in the heart of NASCAR country. Many other chapters may have a track or two in their area, but this is where NASCAR was born and is still where the highest concentration of active and historic tracks can be found. We feel it's only fitting to dedicate a page to the great drivers and Galaxies that dominated NASCAR throughout the 60s. Many gave their lives to the sport but will forever be remembered for their pioneering accomplishments that in many cases resulted in many of the safety features today's drivers take for granted.

Marvin Panch - 1964

Dan Gurney - 1963

Curtis Turner - 1965

Cale Yarborough - 1963

Ned Jarrett - 1965

Ned Jarrett and Elmo Langley - 1964

Dave Marcus - 1964

A. J. Foyt - 1965

Nelson Stacy - 1963

Darel Dierenger - 1965

Even though NASCAR is trying to move to more lucrative venues, let's not forget our great tracks!

Charlotte, NC

Still has two points races and the Allstar race. http://www.lowesmotorspeedway.com/

N. Wilkesboro, NC

Last race was the Holly Farms 400 on 9/29/96 http://www.savethespeedway.net/index2.html

Rockingham, NC

Last race was the 2004 Subway 400 on Feb 22, 2004 and Matt Kenseth won in a Ford! http://www.na-motorsports.com/Tracks/NC/NorthCarolina.html or http://www.nascar.com/races/tracks/ncs/index.html

Hickory, NC

Oldest continually operating speedway in the country. http://www.hickorymotorspeedway.com/

Hillsborough, NC

Occoneechee Speedway's last race was in 1968: http://www.historicspeedwaygroup.org/

Darlington, SC

Just one Spring race left. http://www.darlingtonraceway.com/

Thankfully, local racing and testing by NASCAR teams and preservation efforts are keeping them alive!

Another link to Galaxies racing outside of NASCAR: http://www.galaxie.com.au/racing.html

A 63 1/2 leading the pack at Nurburgring.