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“My main goals are to become the oldest competitor to ever run the Daytona 500 and of course, win the race” — James Hylton

50 Comments on James Hylton Enters Daytona 500

Helen on


YEP, I HEARD THE SAME SHOW WITH MOODY TODAY
AND I AGREE WITH YOU IF HE CAN QUALIFY LET THE MAN RACE!!
IF JAMES HYLTON WAS A DANGER TO HIMSELF OR
OTHERS NASCAR WOULDN’T LET HIM RACE SO LEAVE
THE MAN ALONE…PLEASE!!

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mamadew88 on


Go for it James….I’m 78 years old still drive my 2002 Monte Carlo SS love to drive fast but held back by traffic laws regarding speed. If I were a male and (and I am very female) and had the opportunity to drive a race car I would be right along side you.
GIVE ‘IM HELL JAMES !!!

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Wayne Powers on


I say if Mr. Hylton wants to run and can qualify, go for it. It’s not very likely anthing will happen to him in the race since he has enough runs under his belt to know what and when to do it. I think he should be commended for wanting to race, although everyone might not feel the way I do. If he does race, I hope he does really well.

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Wayne Powers on


If Mr. Hylton wants to be in the race and can qualify, then more power to him. I hope he goes out there and shows the young guys what racing is all about. I hope he qualifies and does well in the race and sets the record he wants to set. Good Luck to Mr. Hylton.

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BadBob on


You are never to old to race. If his car is as safe as the rest, let him go for it. He sometimes qualifies for races when younger drivers do not. He like some others just needs a full time sponsor beside the Lord. I know other drivers and announcers have in the past helped him out by buying a set of tires or put their name on his car as a sponsor. That question is like asking Wendel Scott if he was to black to race.

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Sheila on


I THINK IF HE FEELS UP TOO IT THAT WOULD BE GREAT. I WISH HIM LUCK.

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OBie on


Sure why not. Just make sure he takes his meds….(Just kidding)

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Earl on


If he can get in the race,More power to him.Wishing him all the best.

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Pat on


I think it’s fantastic! Evidently, he is mentally and physically able to do it – I saw go for it! This has to be another dream come true for him – and I think the fans will go wild over him! I’ll sure be watching!!

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SCOTT GIBB - 24 FAN FOREVER on


Why not if he can do it and win the 500 he might be abel to teach the youngsters a thing or too

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nascarbaby on


Yes ,if he can Qualify. Go for it. Cars are safer now. Faster too !!!!
This way, him & Mark Martin,can race side by side,not feeling to old. With all thouse starts he should do alright. Good ~ Luck!!!!
See you in Feburary.

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debbie on


How any have the right to say somebody to old or to young.
For instance a 14 yr old going to college, they made there way let them go.

Mr. James Hylton you go get em.I have 100 % faith and know you can show them all something.

All that say to old obviously wish they were in your shoes “driving shoes”.

To say if something to happen how would Nascar take that ,well how different is it when a high school football player no nown health issues falls to the ground for some unknown reason,never gets up does that mean no kids should play football?

Enough of my 2 cents James Hylton you go and drive till your content and PRAYING to see you in Victory Lane in Daytona.

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marcel on


I have to disagree with everybody,Nascar and team owners are having problems getting good sponsors.If something should happen to him it would be bad for nascar.We already have some older drivers still racing with a much better race history than Hilton and look how poorly their doing. Mark Martin is an exception. Team owners should be looking for new young up and coming drivers.Owners should consider talented female race car drivers, like Danica Patrick etc.,that would get fans interested again

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SCOTT GIBB - 24 FAN FOREVER Reply:
November 25th, 2008 at 11:03 am

I looked back into his web sight and it showes is is driving the 48 car that a great number look at the luck it brought jimmie must be some thing good i think he should do real good

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William on


AGE IS JUST A NUMBER, GO FOR IT, AND THE BEST OF LUCK, I HOPE YOU GET IN AND TEACH SOME OF THEM YOUNG PUNK BRATS, AND WE ALL KNOW WHO THEY ARE, WHAT RACING IS ALL ABOUT. I’M BETTING ON YOU. W.O.E. (age 79)

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mamadew88 Reply:
November 26th, 2008 at 9:02 am

I’m with you William. I thought I stressed that in my reply (#2 on this list) The only time anyone is too old is when they have to leave this earth. I happen to think that NASCAR is keeping me young. I get pumped just waiting for Sunday’s races. L.D.F.(AGE 78)

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mamadew88 Reply:
November 26th, 2008 at 9:04 am

P.S. Go Dale Jr. 2009 will be our year….

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Doug. on


If he cane pass the physical? there is then no reason to keep him from driving. If Lagono ( or whatever ) is not to young than why would Hyltom be to old?

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Doug. on


Go out,and show them another Jimmys rear bumper!Hylton

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Doug. on


Hey Marcel! Explain why, if M. Martin is an exception, THAT J. HILTON IS’NT ALSO. ( ? ? ? )

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Marie Council on


Certainly he is not too old. If his health is good enough for him to drive (and I’m sure NASCAR would not allow him to drive if it wasn’t), and he can qualify that car, he has as much right to drive as anybody. I wish him luck.

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Rob on


Why does he need to qualify? Can he not get the 43rd spot for being a previous race champion?

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RacingWin Reply:
November 26th, 2008 at 9:47 am

Rob, The past champion’s provisional goes to the most recent championship winner not qualified for a race.

It is only for the annual championship, not for winning a race.

No, James Hylton does not get it.

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debbie on


Yes tell us why Mark Martin is an exception.

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marcel Reply:
November 26th, 2008 at 10:05 am

Debbie, Mark has won on every track on the nascar schedule and then some, came close to the champion ship at least twice and to this day is very competitive.Should nascar let Hylton tryout, it would be a blow to nascar. Open wheel leagues will look at nascar as an old mans sport. Personally I have nothing against James Hylton.

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debbie Reply:
November 26th, 2008 at 10:36 am

Sorry to you marcel it looks like you do have something against him his age,where is there a criteria saying age .Except you have to be 18 to race in cup races.

To anybody thinking somebody to old is just outright greedy or jealous for themselves.

If the sport stopped people do to old age it would be a boring sport..
Next you would start by saying in the roots of racing that 40,50,60 yrs. old to old to race on dirt.Like Red Farmer racing a 800 HP Super Dirt Late Model.I think we all have opinions yet i think it is WRONG to say that you say what i beleive you ment other SANCTIONS,SERIES, ETC. would call it a old man sport.TOTAL BS.

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SCOTT GIBB - 24 FAN FOREVER Reply:
November 26th, 2008 at 10:58 am

I GUSS YOU THINK ANY ONE OVER FIFTY IS TO OLD TO RACE HAVE YOU LOOKED AT HIS STATS TO ME THAY LOOK REAL GOOD IF HE WAS NOT STILL RACING MAY BE HE SHOULD NOT RACE IN DAYTONA HOW OLD ARE YOU?

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Donna Reply:
November 29th, 2008 at 11:06 pm

That sounds like nothing but discrimination

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NASCAR, INDY, RACE FAN on


Go for it Jim. “If you can do better then good is not enough” Get-er-done!!!!!!!!!!

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Don B on


Go for it James, wish I could afford to try it, but I don’t have either the money or the balls anymore, once I pass 130 MPH, I start asking myself, WTF are doing..LOL

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marcel on


This is not just about old age/74.This is about reflex, overall mental and physical condition, healing process if he should get hurt because the body cant take the same abuse etc.Cant compare a short dirt track to the high speed at Daytona.Some of you cant be taking racing serious if you think these things don’t matter.That is all I have to say.

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debbie Reply:
November 26th, 2008 at 2:50 pm

It must be old age your thinking.I know plenty of racing whether it be dirt or asphalt you can still be hurt or sorry to say killed.

MENTAL you say more rookies or whoever been saved from wrecks do to experience,now i suppose you say that has nothing to do with this you ought to think again,you said MENTAL..,if his physical condition wasn’t up to PAR NASCAR wouldn’t let him race.
And to say we aren’t taking racing serious you are by 100 % wrong.How many races have you won?
How many racecars do you own?
How long have you spent on the road with the team?
How much do you spend on the team?
What driver do you fall under that backs up what you say?
How long has this driver of yours been driving?

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Doug. on


Hylton is’nt that old , and he must stay in shape! there is no reason to stop him! Sheese I;m 82 be 83 17th of March and still hill climbing with, and running a dirt bike.You can bet your bippy I’ll be there to watch him!!!!

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debbie on


That’s right Doug .give em HECK. LOL

GO DOUG.

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debbie on


Good thing marcel not in the old old days .

Honey can you take the buggy to town get some flour.

No he can’t he might fall out he’s to old.

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debbie on


What it boils down to that life is to short,LIVE TO LAUGH ,LOVE enjoy and do what makes you happy.

When it’s your time,it’s your time.

Live life to the fullest you can.

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Marybeth on


What Hylton will have going against him is practice time in the COT, especially now with no Daytona testing.
With ratings slipping and sponsorship money short, the age demographic Hylton brings may be a shot in the arm for Nascar.
Marybeth

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debbie on


Marybeth what do you mean by that?

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Marybeth on


Debbie, Hylton is not used to driving a COT. He has driven the previous car, similar to the one still driven in Nationwide. The best of the Cup drivers say that they drive very differently. To make the field Hylton will be handicapped by not having much practice in the COT.
I think Hylton could bring a lot of the ‘oldsters’, with their money, to Nascar as a benefit. AARP would make a great sponsor for him.
Does that help explain…?
Marybeth

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debbie on


Yes that does help explain what you trying to say.

And i can think of alot of sponsors that could be there to support him like you say.

Happy Thanksgiving TO ALL AND HAVE A SAFE ONE.

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Marybeth on


Debbie,
AARP would make a great sponsor for Morgan Shepherd, also. And AARP has the money! Maybe the Colonial Life Insurance Co..
Marybeth

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Doug on


Thanksgiving Day!Feeling poorly today, But you can lay odds that I,ll be at the track to watch Hylton prove to all the doubting —— that age is only a number Go and show them your cars rear Jim Boy!!!

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Doug on


My 11 yr. old ( Brooke )is going to start a new Autagraph book with Hyltons name she hopes! H–L IT MIGHT EVEN BE THE WINNERS!

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Marybeth on


Some have said that Hylton wouldn’t be safe to have on the track. The last time he was going to run, one of the top drivers said that he wasn’t any worse than some of the others who drive the full season.
Marybeth

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debbie on


Marybeth you just hit the nail on the head.

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Doug on


Marybetyh, Debbie,(GREAT Minds) LlOVE YAAS!

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Doug on


Sorry Marybeth! ( about the spelling ) Still not feeling too good. Must be twisting whats left of my brain.

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debbie on


Well thank you Doug.hope you feel better,my feeling funny today is that i still full from all that turkey and trimmings.
I guess marybeth and i needed a bit i already feeling fulfilled knowing how all of us that are out there to support JAMES HYLTON.

AND THE CROWD GOES WILD!!!

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Chuck Carland, Sr. on


Boy, I will root for James all the way to the end. I was heart broken when David Pearson, Dave Marcus, Robert Presley, and Jack Ingram could no longer afford to race. Not because of physical ability, but money. I announced during the 60s and 70s at the old TriCo speedway near Durham,NC and just have a soft spot for us older ones that have been forced out of the sport.

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debbie on


So who has results for mr. hylton for daytona?

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