Rutherford Weekly - Shelby NC
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Page 10 - Rutherford Weekly 828-248-1408 www.rutherfordweekly.com Thursday, September 28-October 4, 2023 2400 Oakland Rd, Forest City 828-429-3129 Monday-Friday 8am-5pm NON CLIMATE CONTROL AVAILABLE WELL WELL LIGHTED LIGHTED with with 24/7 24/7 SECURITY SECURITY OFFERING OFFERING BOAT BOAT & CAMPER CAMPER Storage Storage Former racer Johnny McFadden, who competed on local tracks and NASCAR speedways, poses with Ernest "Little Goat" Rogers who raced on local tracks in years gone by. They were part of a large group of drivers and fans who gathered Sunday afternoon to celebrate the fi fth anniversary of The Combs Family Museum located near Shelby. A replica of a car driven by Rutherfordton native Welford "Goat" Rogers was one of many race cars and show cars on display. Another local driver, Jimmy Means, talked with Rex White from Spartanburg. White is the oldest living member of the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The museum is owned by Phil Combs whose father was a fl ag man and his mother a steward in the very early days of NASCAR. The museum features a section of memorabilia from the Hobby Racing Association managed by Clyde Dedmon who promoted races at the Rutherford County Speedway at the old fairgrounds, at Harris Speedway and other area tracks. Article & Photos Provided By: Pat Nanney Local race car drivers gathered Sunday at The Combs Family Museum Johnny McFadden with Ernest "Little Goat" Rogers. Replica car driven by Welford "Goat" Rogers. Jimmy Means with Rex White. A section of memorabilia from the Hobby Racing Association. Pictured front row (left to right) are: Wilma F. Epley, Jean S. Allen, Nancy H. Womack, Barbara T. Allen and Carolyn B. Blair. Back row (left to right): John Toms, Donald Honeycutt, Ad Hopper, Marshall Cooley and Donald Henson. Article Provided By: Jean S. Allen The Harris High Class of 1958 held their 65th class reunion on September 9 Email to Email to events@rutherfordweekly.com events@rutherfordweekly.com or or www.rutherfordweekly.com www.rutherfordweekly.com to submit online. to submit online. Have interesting news about your business or organization? Email it to us! Email it to us! PLEASE PLEASE RECYCLE RECYCLE