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1952 Chevrolet Truck © Barrett-Jackson

Barrett-Jackson Reno

The inventory in the Hendrick Heritage Center changes regularly. While I manage the building as well as the inventory while it is in the building, the cars come and go frequently, and some never return. Such is the case with the vehicles in this article by Tom Jensen of FOX Sports: https://www.foxsports.com/stories/motor/barrett-jackson-hendricks-vintage-cars-for-sale-in-reno

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Delicate flower - Tread lightly

Tread lightly

How we treat things more delicate than us says volumes about our character. We are but strangers visiting this land, soon to return home. Tread lightly.

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CMC NorthEast Stadium - July 3, 2014

Busy Day!

There is no such thing as a “typical day” when you do what I do for a living. I work how, when, and where I need to. Yesterday was a good example. I worked a full day, left for a while to watch a Kannapolis Intimidators game, then was called back in to work for […]

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Zac Brown, Rick Hendrick, with Michael Myrick trying to get out of the way. Screen capture © Zac Brown

Visit from the Zac Brown Band

As part of my job we host many special guests. I’ve had the pleasure of meeting a ton of great folks, but the Zac Brown Band are at the top of the list when it comes to genuinely nice celebrities I’ve met. Parts of the videos below were both filmed in or around the Hendrick […]

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Michael Myrick, Ricky Bobby's ME car.

Me

I wonder why I have this blog sometimes. It’s a vain exercise. I started it to try to put my words out into the world, but that was well before the age of social media. It’s much easier to post there than it is to do an update here, so the blog just catches the […]

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Overhead at Streamliners at Spencer

2014 Streamliners at Spencer

I’ve got a love for trains that was born when I was just a kid and my dad worked on the railroad. Yesterday I got a chance to see some really spectacular locomotives, and had a blast! Here’s the video I shot with my phone from a helicopter of the overview of the NC Transportation […]

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#48 Lowe's display inside the Hendrick Motorsports Museum & Team Store - April 10, 2014

Race Weeks – May, 2014

While my focus has changed to taking care of the Hendrick Heritage Center exclusively, when Race Weeks comes around each year, I make the rounds like I have for years to see if I can help other departments I used to work for. Having been a Co-Manager of the Museum & Team Store for so […]

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Terry Labonte, Jeff Gordon, Brian Vickers, Jimmie Johnson, Rick Hendrick with All-Star Racing car at Martinsville

April 2004 Martinsville Race

*Quick Summary: Papa Joe Hendrick asked for an original All-Star Racing car to appear at the April 2004 Martinsville pre-race. The author and others worked to make it happen.* Most race fans know the significance of the October 24th, 2004 Martinsville NASCAR race, but for those who may not, you can read this. By then, […]

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Rick Hendrick, Brad Paisley © AmeriCarna

Brad Paisley’s Fantasy Camp

I’ve got a great job, and it’s always a pleasure to spend time with Brad Paisley, Brad’s dad Doug, Rick Hendrick and Ray Evernham. Much of this teaser for an upcoming AmeriCarna episode was filmed inside the Hendrick Heritage Center, the building I manage. I hope you enjoy it!

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Mr. 327 Garage - AmeriCarna

AmeriCarna

This is kind of fun! I’m listed on IMDB now thanks to being involved with AmeriCarna: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6254726/ A special thanks to Ray and Erin Evernham and the other fine folks at AmeriCarna for being so great to work with. It’s been a true pleasure to contribute in small ways to help make such a great […]

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