Widenhouse, Dink (David Franklin), 1932-

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David Franklin "Dink" Widenhouse began racing with NASCAR at the age of fifteen. Also known as "the preacher" because he never raced on Sundays, Dink's race car had his trademark "B-29" painted on the sides. Widenhouse stopped racing in the 1960s when tracks were being paved with asphalt.

From the description of Collection, 1950-1960 1950-1960 / Dink Widenhouse. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 603595284

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creatorOf Widenhouse, Dink (David Franklin), 1932-. Collection, 1950-1960 1950-1960 / Dink Widenhouse. University of North Carolina, Charlotte, J. Murrey Atkins Library
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associatedWith Daytona International Speedway corporateBody
associatedWith Earnhardt, Ralph, 1928-1973 person
associatedWith Jarrett, Ned, 1932- person
associatedWith NASCAR (Association) corporateBody
associatedWith Owens, Cotton (Everett), 1924- person
associatedWith Southern States Fairgrounds corporateBody
associatedWith Widenhouse, Dink (David), 1932- person
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Southern States
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Stock car drivers
Stock car racing
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Birth 1932

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