"Forever Young"
Nazareth Speedway
Rich Young Photos
Original image from the lens of photographer Rich Young.
| Photo ID # | O12.08.18_008_HULB_NAZ_0075RY_1 |
| Car #: | #8 |
| Driver (s) : | Mert Hulbert |
| Location: | Nazareth Speedway - Nazareth PA |
| Date: | 1970's |
| Photographer: | Rich Young |
| Photo provided by: | Rich Young and Joe Cryan |
| Comments: |
Comment: I"ve been reading the
"Modifieds of The Valley - The History of Lebanon Valley Speedway" and
learned how Mert got the nickname of "Socks." Author Lew
Boyd tells it better than this, but here's a loose description: Mert had been driving with big work
boots and didn't have a good feel for the gas pedal, so one night he climbed
into the car with a work boot on his left foot, and nothing but a sock on his
right foot (gas pedal foot) so he could have a better feel/more control of
the throttle. Well, it worked, and when he climbed out of the car that night in victory
lane wearing only a sock on his right foot, the nickname was given.
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