Author: flemke

1968-11-01 – Martinsville. This was the start of the Cardinal 500. Ed started 23rd, directly behind Ray Hendrick. Both Ed and Ray had problems in qualifying time trials and had to achieve their starting positions by winning qualifying races.

1968-11-03 – Martinsville Cardinal 500. Exiting the pits after mid-race stop.

1968-11-03 – Martinsville Cardinal 500. This is the 2x coupe with a Martinsville number. Future Daytona 500 winner Pete Hamilton is in the brown shirt.

1968-11-03 – Martinsville Cardinal 500. Ed’s 2x is following Ray Hendrick’s #11 as the two thread their way up through the field.

1968-11-03 – Martinsville. Ed’s 02 (2x) follows Ray Hendrick’s #11.

1968-11-03 – Martinsville Cardinal 500.

1968-11-03 – Martinsville Cardinal 500.

1968-11-03 – Martinsville Cardinal 500. The man in the brown shirt is Ed’s protege and future Grand National star Pete Hamilton.

1968 – Martinsville.

1968-11-03 – Martinsville Cardinal 500.

1968 – Martinsville.