[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 12 (Monday, January 26, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E112]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      IN HONOR OF 2015 NASCAR HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE JOE WEATHERLY

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, January 26, 2015

  Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and congratulate 
racing legend Joe Weatherly upon his posthumous induction into the 
sixth class of the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
   The Norfolk, Virginia, native established himself as one of boldest 
personalities in NASCAR history. Affectionately called the ``Clown 
Prince of Stock Car Racing'' for pulling such antics as wearing 
costumes during practice laps, he was all business come race time.
   Weatherly won the 1953 NASCAR modified championship and then in 1962 
and 1963 he won the NASCAR premier series championships. He also earned 
five victories on tracks in the 8th district of North Carolina during 
his career.
   His tragic death in 1964 due to injuries sustained during a race 
that season made him the first reigning champion to die during the 
season.
   Weatherly was previously inducted into the American Motorcycle 
Association Hall of Fame and the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America 
and it is a great honor to extend these congratulatory remarks for one 
of NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers of all-time on his posthumous induction 
into the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

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