[simple simon]

ok, this may be odd, but i still wanted to ask ..... i dont know the answer to this trivia question ....... but im sure some of you may know or at least have the tools to find it (and since when has not knowing something stopped me from posting before)

the question is: what was the fewest # of cars to be on the track at the finish of a race?

hope it is clear enough what im getting at

[vincesanity82]

Originally Posted by simple simon

ok, this may be odd, but i still wanted to ask ..... i dont know the answer to this trivia question ....... but im sure some of you may know or at least have the tools to find it (and since when has not knowing something stopped me from posting before)

the question is: what was the fewest # of cars to be on the track at the finish of a race?

hope it is clear enough what im getting at

im gonna say 14..

[LSC9901]

Modern era races would probably be Talladega 7/27/1986 14 cars. If that was a guess Vince ... great guess.

[simple simon]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

Modern era races would probably be Talladega 7/27/1986 14 cars. If that was a guess Vince ... great guess.

that's amazing to me (of course if i wasnt clear, im talking all cars on the track meaning the rest got DNF's)

[vincesanity82]

Originally Posted by LSC9901

Modern era races would probably be Talladega 7/27/1986 14 cars. If that was a guess Vince ... great guess.

actually I knew thaat from somwewhere but didnt know where or when..

[simple simon]

what is considered the modern era ........ because i now have in my position information that shows your answer is incorrect

[vincesanity82]

Originally Posted by simple simon

what is considered the modern era ........ because i now have in my position information that shows your answer is incorrect

hmm.. heres a guess, 9 maybe..

[BringBackWilkesboro]

I imagine you probably have to go back to a race that started under 20 0r 30 cars.

I'm not sure about this one, but the '56 race at the dirt track in Norfolk VA would be a good guess. Only 7 finished, but there may not have even been 15 starters.

Now I gotta get to bed!

Also, the modern era started in '71

[simple simon]

well, the answer i have been able to come up with is 12

12 cars finished at Darlington on 9/2/74

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[Quality88]

Originally Posted by BringBackWilkesboro

Also, the modern era started in '71

I thought it was 75 BBW?

[Racer Duck]

Originally Posted by Quality88

I thought it was 75 BBW?

all the literature I've read says '72

as well as our own historical icon, Bob Tanner. (now watch, he'll come and "correct" me!)

[Quality88]

Originally Posted by Racer Duck

all the literature I've read says '72

as well as our own historical icon, Bob Tanner. (now watch, he'll come and "correct" me!)

When did Winston come in? I know that's what alot of people considered to be the modern era start. BOB, where are you.

[Racer Duck]

Originally Posted by Quality88

When did Winston come in? I know that's what alot of people considered to be the modern era start. BOB, where are you.

most everyone believes the modern era began when Winston came on board. that was in 1972. good history here

[Quality88]

Originally Posted by Racer Duck

most everyone believes the modern era began when Winston came on board. that was in 1972. good history here

aah... I was lookin at wikipedia earlier and it said 71.... close enough for me.