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Some members may know about this unique individual who raced a 69 Daytona on the streets of LA back in the day. He used racing as a form of Peace in bringing people of all backgrounds and persuasions together.
LA Times is publishing a number of articles and podcasts on Big Willie, whose car was know as "King Daytona"
From the article;
Full throttle
Big Willie believed in the magic of fast cars — like his 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona, which he dubbed the King Daytona. He liked to say he used wheels to unite people of all backgrounds, some of whom might otherwise be enemies.
Big Willie Robinson becomes larger than life
and https://content.production.cdn.art1...70ce91d7/Big Willie_EP1_Master_2019_07_03.mp3
LA Times is publishing a number of articles and podcasts on Big Willie, whose car was know as "King Daytona"
From the article;
Full throttle
Big Willie believed in the magic of fast cars — like his 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona, which he dubbed the King Daytona. He liked to say he used wheels to unite people of all backgrounds, some of whom might otherwise be enemies.
Big Willie Robinson becomes larger than life
and https://content.production.cdn.art1...70ce91d7/Big Willie_EP1_Master_2019_07_03.mp3