One of the "Turtles"

[HardScrabble]

The name came up in 71Fans "Herd of Turtles" thread.

Sometimes when we look at the backmarkers and longshots we may forget that a human being lives inside that helmet. Some who dare to chase a dream few will ever realize.

This is an excellent article on Mr. Carl Long. Fairly lengthy so I will post only a link. I don not use the term "Mister" lightly, I have a lot of respect for Carl and many others of his ilk.

Carl Long Article

 

[71Fan]

Carl Long as Don Quixote.

Coming to race track near you soon

thanks HS, I grew up the underdog in a family of competitive swimmers one of which was national class. The guys at the back that take a lickin and keep on tickin really are my heros.

 

[B.C. - 24]

That's a good article, thanks for posting that. I pull for Carl every week when he tried to make a race. Hope he can get in this week.

 

[71Fan]

Just checked the entry list.....Carl Long is on it now.

Go Carl!!!!!

 

[Ciggie]

I hope Carl Long makes this race, it would make my weekend. He deserves to make at least one race this year on speed.