NASCAR Visits the White House

The images in this collection document NASCAR’s visit to the White House on September 13, 1978. The NASCAR racing community was invited by president Jimmy Carter, a passionate NASCAR fan and a friend of Cale Yarborough. Before his presidency Jimmy Carter was an occasional ticket seller at the Atlanta Motor Speedway when his peanut crops were poor. At the event there was 500 guests in attendance, including Bill France, Sr. and Bill France, Jr. Country singer Willie Nelson provided entertainment, singing “Whiskey river” and “Up against the wall, Redneck Mother.” Jimmy Carter was unable to attend, as he was involved with Middle East peace talks at Camp David.

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