Cotton Perry Video Clip - SportsNationals 1978
 

I remember all through the seventies, if Cotton Perry wasn't out running a points race or national event, he would be at our home track. If he was away at a race, he would always call the track on Saturday night and tell us how high he was qualified.

Wayne.

http://s276.photobucket.com/albums/k...Y-SPORTS78.flv

Re: Cotton Perry Video Clip - SportsNationals 1978
 

Thanks for the video. Pete Smith is a close friend of ours and is so excited that this coverage still exists. Talk about great coverage!

EMS

Re: Cotton Perry Video Clip - SportsNationals 1978
 

Now thats something that is really PRICELESS !

Re: Cotton Perry Video Clip - SportsNationals 1978
 

You haven't lived life until you have stood next to Pete's Vette as it launched. Forgot how many times the tach would go around!!! For an eighteen year old punk, It was an exciting time in my life.

Re: Cotton Perry Video Clip - SportsNationals 1978
 

Great video! I can remember when ever Cotton would run I would always find my way up to watch his pass. What memories! What an icon and a great guy! Jim

Re: Cotton Perry Video Clip - SportsNationals 1978
 

Great racers and a great video.

Do you think we could ever get that kind of TV coverage again?

I think it'd sell.

Let's do it....our way!

Re: Cotton Perry Video Clip - SportsNationals 1978
 

Now thems some announcers

Great video too

Re: Cotton Perry Video Clip - SportsNationals 1978
 

Here's a nice picture of Pete's Corvette at Bowling Green.

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...447_img315.jpg

Re: Cotton Perry Video Clip - SportsNationals 1978
 

Just curious, but what were the rules for H/MP in 1978, 10.82 @ 122 mph?

It seems amazing that is as quick as a normal stock eliminator car now.

Re: Cotton Perry Video Clip - SportsNationals 1978
 

Chris, First of all ,that car was an inline six cylinder with a production head and 3 carbs.
Don't know the weight break but you get the idea.

Re: Cotton Perry Video Clip - SportsNationals 1978
 

Bob Rice,
Thank you for the picture of Pete Smith's car. It is a terrific photo and looks just the way we all remember. Pete was very excited to see such a quality photo of his car.
I don't know how you do it, but your photo archives are amazing. We all look forward to your future postings.

EMS

Re: Cotton Perry Video Clip - SportsNationals 1978
 

Pete may not remember me, but if you think of it maybe you could tell him Ed Wright said "Hi"? Pete is one I enjoyed visiting with and learning from.

Re: Cotton Perry Video Clip - SportsNationals 1978
 

Guys,
All the credit goes to Bill Truby. He has an amazing collection of pictures and has allowed me the pleasure of cropping and Photo Shopping them.
Bob Rice