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December 11th 2013
Published: July 31st 2014
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The Charlotte NC area is the heart of NASCAR and definitely was in my crosshairs for sometime during The Great Adventure. I had been told the best time to visit the NASCAR team shops was during the off season (the last Cup race is the Sunday before Thanksgiving) when the travelling portion of the team and all the equipment has returned. I decided that this would be a good year to linger in the mor... Read Full Entry



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Larry Gorman
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I'm a retired firefighter who, after my January 2009 divorce, decided to become a fulltime RVer so I could see the USA. Since the beginning of "The Great Adventure" in March 2010, I have seen most of the attractions on my American bucket list, save attractions isolated in massive urban areas such as New York City or San Francisco where convenient RV parks are virtually non-existent. The last ten years have been phenomenal and have allowed me to spend at least one week in all fifty states, but the time came for Phase 2 of The Great Adventure. My original plan was to head for Europe in March 2... full info
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Richard Petty’s 1967 Plymouth BelvidereRichard Petty’s 1967 Plymouth Belvidere
Richard Petty’s 1967 Plymouth Belvidere
NASCAR Hall of Fame - Charlotte NC
Kurt Bush’s 2004 Ford Taurus With Jimmie Johnson’s 2008 Chevrolet Impala SS In The BackgroundKurt Bush’s 2004 Ford Taurus With Jimmie Johnson’s 2008 Chevrolet Impala SS In The Background
Kurt Bush’s 2004 Ford Taurus With Jimmie Johnson’s 2008 Chevrolet Impala SS In The Background
NASCAR Hall of Fame - Charlotte NC
Let the Visitor Competitions Begin!Let the Visitor Competitions Begin!
Let the Visitor Competitions Begin!
NASCAR Hall of Fame - Charlotte NC
Careful, Don’t Spin Out!Careful, Don’t Spin Out!
Careful, Don’t Spin Out!
NASCAR Hall of Fame - Charlotte NC
Although Body Profiles Vary From Manufacturer To Manufacturer, Color-Coded Templates Keep The Manufacturer Profile Standardized From Competitor To CompetitorAlthough Body Profiles Vary From Manufacturer To Manufacturer, Color-Coded Templates Keep The Manufacturer Profile Standardized From Competitor To Competitor
Although Body Profiles Vary From Manufacturer To Manufacturer, Color-Coded Templates Keep The Manufacturer Profile Standardized From Competitor To Competitor
NASCAR Hall of Fame - Charlotte NC
The Primary And Back-Up Cars Ride Above The Areas Used Preparing For The RaceThe Primary And Back-Up Cars Ride Above The Areas Used Preparing For The Race
The Primary And Back-Up Cars Ride Above The Areas Used Preparing For The Race
NASCAR Hall of Fame - Charlotte NC
Short Bios Of The Hall Of Famers Are ProvidedShort Bios Of The Hall Of Famers Are Provided
Short Bios Of The Hall Of Famers Are Provided
NASCAR Hall of Fame - Charlotte NC
Cutaways Highlight Safety Features That Are Incorporated Into Today’s CarsCutaways Highlight Safety Features That Are Incorporated Into Today’s Cars
Cutaways Highlight Safety Features That Are Incorporated Into Today’s Cars
NASCAR Hall of Fame - Charlotte NC
Even Crew Chiefs From Rockford IL Can Be Enshrined In The Hall Of FameEven Crew Chiefs From Rockford IL Can Be Enshrined In The Hall Of Fame
Even Crew Chiefs From Rockford IL Can Be Enshrined In The Hall Of Fame
NASCAR Hall of Fame - Charlotte NC
The Old Tunnel To The Infield – Today’s Car Haulers Won’t Fit!The Old Tunnel To The Infield – Today’s Car Haulers Won’t Fit!
The Old Tunnel To The Infield – Today’s Car Haulers Won’t Fit!
Charlotte Motor Speedway - Concord NC
Pit Row – Where Races Are Won Or LostPit Row – Where Races Are Won Or Lost
Pit Row – Where Races Are Won Or Lost
Charlotte Motor Speedway - Concord NC
Yours Truly In Victory LaneYours Truly In Victory Lane
Yours Truly In Victory Lane
Charlotte Motor Speedway - Concord NC
And Some Dirt Track RacingAnd Some Dirt Track Racing
And Some Dirt Track Racing
Charlotte Motor Speedway - Concord NC
All That Remains Of Michael Waltrip’s 2004 Daytona 500 EntryAll That Remains Of Michael Waltrip’s 2004 Daytona 500 Entry
All That Remains Of Michael Waltrip’s 2004 Daytona 500 Entry
Michael Waltrip Racing - Cornelius NC
Pit Crew Practice Area Complete With A Pit Stall Where The Car StagesPit Crew Practice Area Complete With A Pit Stall Where The Car Stages
Pit Crew Practice Area Complete With A Pit Stall Where The Car Stages
Michael Waltrip Racing - Cornelius NC
TV Monitors Provided Greater Detail And Augmented The Fan ExperienceTV Monitors Provided Greater Detail And Augmented The Fan Experience
TV Monitors Provided Greater Detail And Augmented The Fan Experience
Michael Waltrip Racing - Cornelius NC
The Rear End Shop Where The Assembly Is CompletedThe Rear End Shop Where The Assembly Is Completed
The Rear End Shop Where The Assembly Is Completed
Michael Waltrip Racing - Cornelius NC
Color Coding Readily Identifies Spring CharacteristicsColor Coding Readily Identifies Spring Characteristics
Color Coding Readily Identifies Spring Characteristics
Michael Waltrip Racing - Cornelius NC
Numerous Cars For Various Teams Were In Different Stages Of CompletionNumerous Cars For Various Teams Were In Different Stages Of Completion
Numerous Cars For Various Teams Were In Different Stages Of Completion
Michael Waltrip Racing - Cornelius NC
The Conditioning Center Is Off The MuseumThe Conditioning Center Is Off The Museum
The Conditioning Center Is Off The Museum
Michael Waltrip Racing - Cornelius NC
Various Used Or Imperfect Car Parts Were Available For PurchaseVarious Used Or Imperfect Car Parts Were Available For Purchase
Various Used Or Imperfect Car Parts Were Available For Purchase
Michael Waltrip Racing - Cornelius NC



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