When the tracks were dirt and clay.

And I sing in praise of those bygone days

And the men who showed the way.

So listen to my story

Of the men of yesterday,

Of drivers and the glory

That long since fades away.

I'll admit today's are among the best,

Earnhardt and Terry and Jeff and Rusty.

But maybe you've heard of some of the rest,

When drivers were rugged and tracks were dusty.

Did you ever see Ol' Leadfoot Turner

Power his way through a turn broadside

Spewing dust trails? There was a burner -

The King of the Ragtops gave 'em a ride.

Continued