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12/30/03 |
Jim Murrow |
A couple of interesting things come to mind
with this picture. First, the car # of 26, rather than the conventional 026, that this
Pete Ambrosia owned car would have had. I guess 3 digit nombers were not pemitted at
Daytona. Second, the numbers are red, instead of the normal yellow, and third, although
the car and trailer are Pete Ambrosia's, the pick up is Jackie McLaughlin's, so, I'm
thinking Pete didn't go down that year. Thanks, Jim Murrow |
12/31/03 |
Ned Stites III |
What could come closer to perfection? This
is it. Jackie McLaughlin and this wonderful car, the sunlight, Daytona, and dreams
of when racing was so much fun to watch. I met Jackie McLaughlin at Nazareth, PA and
he was so kind that I will never forget that brief moment when he made me feel so
important. I feel so lucky that I got to meet him in such a tranquil setting.
He actually gave me some hot dogs and I got to play with his pet dog. My dad was
moved by him also. He was never quite the same after Jackie's tragic accident.
I can still remember going away to hide and cry when my dad told me about the
accident. We were going to attend that night, but my dad for some reason changed his
mind. I am very glad he did. Thank you for such a wonderful moment in time.
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12/31/03 |
Jack Walker |
The #26 of Jackie McLaughlin finished 69th
in the February 13th, 1960 Modified-Sportsman race at Daytona. He was involved in
the first lap wreck that took out a lot of cars. The #99 in the background was driven to a
48th place finish by Hooker Hood. The race was won by Bubba Farr. |
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