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Dale Earnhardt, Sr. racing memorabilia plaque

Collection — Box: 1 [F09.157.03.04]

Identifier: MS0392

Abstract

Contains a Dale Earnhardt collectible plaque that contains a piece of Goodyear tire from Earnhardt's car and a picture of Earhardt with his car.

Dates: undated

Found in: Manuscript Collections, J. Murrey Atkins Library Special Collections and University Archives, UNC Charlotte

Jimmie Lewallen photograph

Collection — Box: SFC3 [F09.090.03.01], Folder: 374

Identifier: MS0374

Abstract

A single black-and-white photograph of Jimmie Lewallen with his stock car, ca. 1955.

Dates: 1955

Found in: Manuscript Collections, J. Murrey Atkins Library Special Collections and University Archives, UNC Charlotte

Motorsports Oral History Collection

Collection

Identifier: OH-MS

Scope and Contents The majority of the Motorsports interviews were recorded between 2006 and 2009 on the recommendation of NASCAR photographer T. Taylor Warren. In addition to Warren himself, interviewees include drivers and their close relations, mechanics, pit crew members, and NASCAR employees. Topics of discussion range across the gamut of motorsports, and include motorsports as a pastime and as an industry; the nuts and bolts of racing; and the motivation and passion of drivers, their crews, and...

Dates: 2005 - 2017

Found in: Oral Histories, J. Murrey Atkins Library Special Collections and University Archives, UNC Charlotte

Don O'Reilly papers concerning motorsports

Collection

Identifier: MS0381

Abstract

The collection contains printed material acquired by Don O'Reilly throughout his career covering NASCAR and auto racing. Some of the items O'Reilly contributed to and others are part of his library and research materials. Included are fan guides and rule books, souvenir programs (Daytona 500, Coca-Cola 600), yearbooks and NASCAR record books. There are also several media guides that were given to reporters.

Dates: circa 1950-2000

Found in: Manuscript Collections, J. Murrey Atkins Library Special Collections and University Archives, UNC Charlotte