Sam Sommers
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NASCAR official Dan Scott explains to Sam Sommers that things are
not right with his carburetor following a Late Model Sportsman race at
Myrtle Beach Speedway in 1973. Sommers was disqualified and went
home with no winnings.
Photographer unknown and sent in by Dargan Watts
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Sam Sommers (27) battles with Ralph Earnhardt in a Late Model race
at Columbia Speedway in the late 60's.
Photo by Dargan Watts
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Sam Sommers won many races on paved tracks, but he also was one of
the best on dirt. He also competed one year on the Winston Cup circuit.
He is shown here at Myrtle Beach Speedway
where he was almost unbeatable in the '70's.
Dargan Watts Photo
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Sommers was one of the most successful drivers to ever compete at
Myrtle Beach Speedway. He also won his share of races at
Columbia Speedway when it was dirt.
Dargan Watts Photo
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Sam Sommers at Golden Isle Speedway in 1978.
Photo sent by Frank Dial
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Sam Sommers at Pennsboro Speedway for the 1978 DTWC.
Photo by Bob Markos
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Following a very successful career in the Late Model Sportsman
and Nextel Cup divisions, Sam Sommers comes home to his roots
and runs on dirt once again at Oglethorpe Speedway,
near Savannah, Ga. in the 1980's.
Photographer unknown and sent in by Dargan Watts
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