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Exhibit showcases 65-year history of Martinsville Speedway
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Martinsville Speedway President Clay Campbell (left) and collector Dink Gardner talk about momentos from past races at a new exhibit at the Martinsville-Henry County Historical Center & Museum that celebrates the speedway’s 65th anniversary. A majority of the items were provided by Gardner. (Bulletin photo by Mike Wray) Above, the bumper from the car Richard Petty raced during his “Farewell Tour” in 1984 sits with other memorabilia Wednesday at the new exhibit at the Martinsville-Henry County Historical Center & Museum. It was among many items collector Dink Gardner provided to the museum. (Bulletin photo by Mike Wray) Dink Gardner discusses some of the items he provided for the exhibit “Martinsville Speedway: 65 Years” at the Martinsville-Henry County Historical Center & Museum. Gardner, a retired probation officer who holds the distinction of being the first community leader added to the speedway’s 500 Committee, said his collection dates back to his first race in 1956. (Bulletin Photo by Mike Wray)
Martinsville Speedway president Clay Campbell admires a display in the exhibit.(Bulletin photo by Mike Wray) The exhibit features many pictures and posters from 65 years of racing, including a photo (at left) of speedway founder H. Clay Earles with his grandson, current speedway president Campbell, when he was young. (Bulletin photo by Mike Wray)

 
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