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Topic: Found this #63 decal and looking for information
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April 28, 2022 at
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I found this decal, any information on what year it's from and who it is? Thinking it's Hewitt but not sure who or what the bird is signifying.
Thank you
Link: https://i.imgur.com/yy0A0pu.jpg
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April 28, 2022 at
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April 28, 2022 at
12:30:50 PM by armyduke
J.W. Hunt the Strawberry King. One of the most iconic owners out there. He got money through Strawberry processing plant and shipping out of Florida. The 63 sprinter was driven by many greats over the years especially Jack Hewitt, Bud Kaeding and Haud. He owned Late Models also, Charlie Schwartz was one of his drivers. David Pearson and Bobby Allison drove for him as well. Jack Ingrahm (sp?) won 4 NASCAR LM championships driving for Hunt. He was an iconic owner and is in the Sprint Car HOF. He would show up in victory lane and give money out of his pocket sometimes. He'd walk the pits and help guys out as well.. Helluva guy. That sticker is likely from the 1980s.
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April 28, 2022 at
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I remember a driver telling the story that they were strapped in for a big money race and JW came up to them and leaned into the car and told the driver if they won he would match the purse. His sticker was on a ton of cars.
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April 28, 2022 at
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Definitely a Hewitt sticker. I used to have a t-shirt of his from 1987' or 88' with this graphic on the back of it, but I never knew the meaning behind the duck.
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April 28, 2022 at
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He was a character. Remember when he would roll into the track in a limo. He would always be bumping the purse or giving his drivers incentatives. I don't think he ever owned any of the cars he was just a happy supporter. Racing could use some guys like that nowadays.
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April 28, 2022 at
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Hewitt & J.W. Hunt at Eldora - 1988
https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=334808135303663&set=a.115258577258621
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April 28, 2022 at
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Posted By: saphead on April 28 2022 at 12:56:38 PM
Definitely a Hewitt sticker. I used to have a t-shirt of his from 1987' or 88' with this graphic on the back of it, but I never knew the meaning behind the duck.
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My parents bought the same shirt for me when I was like 4 or 5, I think it was because I liked the duck and they liked Hewitt.
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April 29, 2022 at
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Seems to me that I recall a decal handed out with a duck on it from Brent Kaedings hauler. My kids liked that duck too. For sure we had the berry decal on the tool box at home. The duck stands out as wth is this about. If I was told back then, it's missing from my memory now.
From central coast of Cali.
Peace, Out.
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April 29, 2022 at
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I was under the impression the 63 was always Bob Hampshires car?
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April 29, 2022 at
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Posted By: SprintFan19 on April 29 2022 at 07:33:36 AM
I was under the impression the 63 was always Bob Hampshires car?
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It was Bob's car with sponsorship from JW.
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