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Darrell Waltrip Emerges as NASCAR Rookie on Fast Track
Nashville born Darrell Waltrip, 25, emerges as the sport’s bright rookie on the 1973 Grand National circuit. Industry veterans Pin him as a future star. A J Foyt and others predict major car opportunities as he eyeing the World 600 in Charlotte. Waltrip, crewed by J C Elder, has shown promise with a sixth in the Carolina 500 and a fifth at Atlanta before a wreck. He aims to prove himself in Rebel 500 trials and beyond with a winning mindset and aggressive driving style.
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Darlington
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Darrell Waltrip
Glen Wood
Virginia
Richard Petty
John Holman
Ford
Waltrip
Nashville
Tenn
A. J. Foyt
Foyt
Charlotte
National Association For
Nascar
Short Track Proving Grounds
Petty
David Pearson
Buddy Baker
Bobby Isaac
Cale Yarborough
Mercury
Holman-Moody
J. C. Elder
Rockingham
N.C
Atlanta
Super Star Petty
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