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New #24 and #88 cars on the Fuel Stop roof

Victory Junction Gang Camp

I’m happy to be a supporter of the Victory Junction Gang Camp. Recently, Hendrick Motorsports, through their own involvement with the camp, donated new race cars to put on top of the buildings they sponsor there. I’m happy I was able to coordinate the effort and supervise the removal of the old cars, as well […]

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Dan Lohwasser © Hendrick Motorsports

Dan Lohwasser

*Quick Summary: The author adds a personal eulogy as a memorial to friend and mentor Dan Lohwasser.* You never forget the people who believe in you. Just such a man died eight years ago today. Dan Lohwasser, an incredibly accomplished journalist, was a coworker of mine, being named Marketing Director at Hendrick Motorsports in the […]

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Michael Myrick’s fourth grade class

I hated school

*Quick Summary: The author writes about the highs and deep difficulties navigating various aspects of his schooling.* If there was anyone who ever hated school more than me, I’d like to meet them. I want to ask that person how they survived it. I’d pray they did it much, much better than I did. Not only […]

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The #17 DuPont Pro-Cup car © Steve Matchett

1999 Naturally Fresh Foods 250

*Quick Summary: The author recaps the Concord Pro-Cup race in 1999.* On this date in 1999, we raced with Ricky Hendrick in the Hooter’s Pro-Cup race at Concord Motorsport Park. The Naturally Fresh Foods 250 was used as part of Ricky’s progression into the Busch Grand National Series. In fact, we used a Busch car […]

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(Back Row) Tom Darling, Frank Edwards, Auto Trader Rep, Papa Joe Hendrick, Rick Hendrick, Ricky Hendrick, Linda Hendrick, Trophy Presenter, Danny Pledger, Rick Blackwelder, Tony Bunnell (Front Row) Michael Myrick, Michael T. Smith, Sign Holders, Ricky Blackwelder, Alf Wall, Marshall Carlson in Victory Lane following Ricky Hendrick's fourth Late Model victory at Concord

Ricky Hendrick’s fourth Late Model win

On this day in 1999, Ricky Hendrick won his fourth NASCAR Winston Racing Series Late Model race. It was exceptionally emotional for us as it was the first win his dad Rick was able to be in Victory Lane with us. Rick was still quite weak from his Leukemia treatments, but to have him at […]

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Sausage Fettuccine

Mom’s Recipe – Sausage Fettuccine

*One of Mary Myrick’s best recipes* Ingredients: Brown the sausage with the garlic and onion. Whisk in the flour, half-and-half, Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper. Heat thoroughly while stirring, but do not boil. Spoon over cooked fettuccine. Quick dish. You can add a little more half-and-half while stirring if the mixture seems too thick. You […]

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Michael Myrick – 2009 Hendrick Motorsports showcars

2010 Hendrick Motorsports Media Day

Another year goes by, another Media Day comes to Hendrick Motorsports. This is the first year I haven’t been involved in the car production for the Showcar Department, so it all feels a little surreal to me. The media came and went while I happily did my new job managing the Hendrick Heritage Center. No […]

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Jim Maybeck "Screaming Eagle" hero card, signed, personalized to Michael Myrick

Jim Maybeck

One of the nicer people I’ve met through the years is drag racer Jim Maybeck. When I met him, Jim was a salesman at City Chevrolet in Charlotte. As a kid, I spent a fair amount of time hanging out at City, and making friends with various dealership employees. Because of my interest in racing, […]

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Together movie poster © NASCAR Media Group, Hendrick Motorsports

Together: The Hendrick Motorsports Story

A few months ago, we were treated to a private showing at the premier of Together: The Hendrick Motorsports Story, at Ovens Auditorium here in Charlotte. An amazingly well told movie by Director Rory Karpf, it was extremely emotional for those of us who lived through the story. To be in that venue with all […]

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Jimmie Johnson, 2009 Cup Champion © Sam Sharpe/US Presswire

2009 Sprint Cup Champions!!!

Amazingly, my team has won another NASCAR Sprint Cup Championship! I’m so proud of Jimmie Johnson, Chad Knaus, Lowe’s, and Hendrick Motorsports! I’m just happy to be a small part of this incredible success. Let’s celebrate!

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