[Racer Duck]

Dec 20, 2007DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – When looking at the history of the Daytona 500, there’s one predominant theme that echoes throughout – Families.

Beginning with the inaugural Daytona 500 in 1959, successes and disappointments in NASCAR’s biggest, richest and most prestigious race have been handed down through generations.

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[Bob Tanner]

A name the writer left out, Duck, was Choclate Myers. I believe he was the first pit crewman who gained notoriety. His dad, (either Billy or Bobby; I forget which) was a pioneer in NASCAR and was killed driving for Lee Petty, if memory serves.

[Racer Duck]

Gosh Bob, I wish I had your memory. Sometimes I can't even remember if I had breakfast.... (I know I didn't today, cause I'm still nursing the 1st cup of Joe .. I never eat breakfast before Joe )

[PettyBlue]

Originally Posted by Bob Tanner

A name the writer left out, Duck, was Choclate Myers. I believe he was the first pit crewman who gained notoriety. His dad, (either Billy or Bobby; I forget which) was a pioneer in NASCAR and was killed driving for Lee Petty, if memory serves.

Correct Bob.It was a real shame Bobby Myers was killed.1957 Southern 500,started 2'nd,lead his first ever lap in Grand National and was killed on lap #27.RIP Bobby.

[thunderfoot]

Originally Posted by Bob Tanner

A name the writer left out, Duck, was Choclate Myers. I believe he was the first pit crewman who gained notoriety. His dad, (either Billy or Bobby; I forget which) was a pioneer in NASCAR and was killed driving for Lee Petty, if memory serves.

Where did Chocolate go? The last I remember he was the gas man for Dale Sr. Is he still in the biz?

[PettyBlue]

Originally Posted by thunderfoot

Where did Chocolate go? The last I remember he was the gas man for Dale Sr. Is he still in the biz?

Seem's to be retired from the track, TEC | RCR's Chocolate Myers

[Bob Tanner]

Originally Posted by thunderfoot

Where did Chocolate go? The last I remember he was the gas man for Dale Sr. Is he still in the biz?

Chocolate's running the RCR museum over in Welcome. He's also doing some radio stints on SIRIUS and is overseeing a couple of charities. As if that isn't enough, he's building a 10,000 sq ft. log mansion.