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At 11:54pm on December 26, 2009, J.C. HAYES gave johnny mallonee a gift…: Red Ribbon
THANK 4 JUST BEING YOU
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At 1:14am on December 23, 2009, Ronda McKnight said…: I have no idea how we missed each other being friends, we have always been friends but now its official. You have a safe and happy holiday.

At 8:13am on December 10, 2009, Jeff Gilder said…: I am proud to be your friend, Mr. Mallonee!

At 8:08pm on December 05, 2009, Jay Sellers gave johnny mallonee a gift…: Red Ribbon
It's really an honor to have someone like you as a friend Johnny.I see lots of fun ahead. That story about your Father was great .
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At 11:29pm on December 2, 2009, John Potts said…: Johnny, I'm sure we've met somewhere. Maybe Daytona, can't think. However, I did flag at Nashville, Bristol, Coeburn (VA), Jefferson (GA) as well as at Atlanta when I was with ASA.

The ARCA race at Louisville Downs was a great experience. I had no trouble working from the track, and actually loved it. I worked TQ midgets on short dirt tracks that way, as well as the Figure 8 at Louisville the same way, and a few indoor races.

In one of my last years, at Charlestown, Ind., while my son was learning to flag, an insurance man paid a visit while we were running the Figure 8 and about had a stroke. He told Andy Vertrees, the promoter, that we couldn't do that. Andy told him I had been doing it for almost 30 years. Turned out the insurance man and I were actually friends, and he said, "OK, but when John retires, that's it!" My son was not happy.

I write a weekly column, "Driven to the Past" on frontstretch.com during the NASCAR season, and I did one on that race this season. E-mail me at indybigjohn@roadrunner.com and I'll send you a copy of it as soon as I can run it down in my files.

At 9:49pm on December 01, 2009, Devin gave johnny mallonee a gift…: Snow Globe
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At 10:05pm on November 26, 2009, Devin said…: I saw you in chat during the radio show and saw what you wrote about a car you are working on...that is exciting! I knew you were gonna be working on a car but I didn't know you were going to bring it to Columbia. :)
I am looking forward to seeing it and meeting you in person.
Have a good night and a great day tomorrow.

At 2:29pm on November 23, 2009, Mike Ray said…: Thank you Johnny,Ms.Hotrod and myself would really like to be your friends.I really enjoy your photo's and stories.Thanks again.peace,out.

At 11:26pm on November 14, 2009, Mike Ray gave johnny mallonee a gift…: Pink Ribbon
I know last month was Breast Cancer Awareness month but it's something we should be aware of every month.
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At 11:34am on November 14, 2009, Ann J Van Wagenen said…: I should have said that my husband and son actually race the two cars. I just help out when needed. I have packed a lot ofsandwiches,etc for meals. We have a picture of my son and Richard Petty when he was in Greenville NC. I will try to put the picture on the Chat line. Ann

At 4:44pm on November 12, 2009, Jay Sellers said…: There's a song in there somewhere Johnny. All us kats do have a lot in common.I wouldn't be surprised if you hadn't met old Johnny Sellers from Spartanburg back then.I'll try to get him on the phone this weekend.

At 2:28pm on November 12, 2009, Jay Sellers said…: My older brother Johnny is still in Spartanburg. He was born in 1940 and he was a speed demon. There's not anyone in spartanburg that had anything to do with racing or building cars back then that Johnny doesn't know. He used to talk about it all the time but I wasn't interrested in it then. A tape recorder is a good idea.I'll get in touch with him soon and see what kind of a mood he's in. He's old,rich, and pretty much does what he wants to. I think I'm still his favorite brother. There were eight of us boys.

At 7:46am on November 12, 2009, Jay Sellers said…: Thanks again Johnny.I'll dive in one day when I know more what I'm talking about. I've got to talk to my big brother in Spartanburg so I can tell his stories.I'm going to try to get him on here, but he's 10 years older than me, and doesen't do much on computers.This site might just do it though.

At 12:18pm on November 11, 2009, Bert Kramer gave johnny mallonee a gift…: New York Pizza
Good Pizza in Ga. at the racetracks.
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At 11:51am on November 10, 2009, Jay Sellers said…: Thanks Johnny, I'll check on that tonite. I'd consider it an honor to sit and parlay thoughts with you. I'm sure we'll meet at one of the events next year. I'm looking forward to it. You look like one of us rough boys from Spartanburg.You started out close to there as I recall.

At 8:59am on November 10, 2009, Jay Sellers said…: Hey Johnny,glad you're feeling better. Did you say there was a song called Rough Boy?Was it about you? who did it?

At 7:38am on November 9, 2009, Devin said…: Thanks Johnny. Not only did Jimmy let me climb in, he also let me ignite the engine. Felt like I was starting a jet up! We had a good day at the festival. I hope you are feeling better soon.

At 4:32pm on November 3, 2009, Henry Jones said…: Johnny,
Tommie Clinard is a wonderful individual. He has had some health issues of late but they will not keep him down. He was at the very first memorial placement here in Augusta and was instrumental in getting funding for that placement.

At 1:39pm on November 3, 2009, Tommie M. Clinard said…: 10-4 on the diet Johnny. There are several in the picture that you probably don't know. Some are from the Atlanta area. But a few you will know other than the beard and fat. ha. Tommie