The text appears to be a monologue or speech from a person who has had a long and successful career in drag racing. The speaker, identified as Roy Hill, talks about his early life, his journey into drag racing, and the challenges he faced along the way.
He recounts his experiences growing up on a farm, working hard from a young age, and learning the value of hard work. He mentions his father passing away when he was three and a half years old, and how he had to step up to support his family.
Hill talks about his early days in drag racing, starting at the age of 14, and how he quickly rose through the ranks. He mentions his mentors, including Buddy Martin, who taught him about showmanship and business. He also talks about his experiences working with the Petty family, and how they helped him get started in drag racing.
The speaker also discusses his struggles with reading and writing, and how he had to rely on trusting others. He talks about his experiences in the professional stock car (Pro Stock) racing, and how he was able to overcome challenges and achieve success.
He mentions his suspension from national competition, which he says was a tough time for him. However, he also talks about how he was able to bounce back and continue racing.
In the end, Hill talks about his desire to help others, particularly young drivers, and how he can use his experiences to help them succeed in the sport. He talks about his plans for the future and his hopes for continued success in drag racing.
1. The speaker is expressing a desire to make people happy, but acknowledges the limitations of their current endeavors [00:00:00.00].
2. The speaker is not trying to make people happy, but rather is focused on taking care of the people who support them [00:00:18.87].
3. The speaker is trying to sell products for their sponsors and is aiming to bring in drivers who want to progress in the field [00:00:21.40].
4. The speaker is looking to hire someone and is ready to discuss payment, but is unsure about the responsibilities and skills required [00:00:55.60].
5. The speaker grew up on a farm and learned to work hard from a young age [00:01:18.73].
6. The speaker's mother was a significant figure in their life and was supportive of their racing ambitions [00:01:13.27].
7. The speaker started racing after meeting Sam Kennedy, who had a fast Dodge that the speaker admired [00:01:34.69].
8. The speaker went to the west coast and worked with Ronnie Sox and Buddy Martin, learning about showmanship and business [00:01:42.85].
9. The speaker started buying parts for their race car and was eventually able to work on it at the Petty's [00:01:54.48].
10. The speaker was affiliated with the Petty's and they helped the speaker get started in NASCAR and drag racing [00:10:11.24].
11. The speaker was given a chance by Ernie Beckman to race for lincoln-mercury Ford [00:14:16.05].
12. The speaker was given a chance by Ernie Beckman to race for lincoln-mercury Ford [00:14:16.05].
13. The speaker was given a chance by Ernie Beckman to race for lincoln-mercury Ford [00:14:16.05].
14. The speaker was given a chance by Ernie Beckman to race for lincoln-mercury Ford [00:14:16.05].
15. The speaker was given a chance by Ernie Beckman to race for lincoln-mercury Ford [00:14:16.05].
16. The speaker was given a chance by Ernie Beckman to race for lincoln-mercury Ford [00:14:16.05].
17. The speaker was given a chance by Ernie Beckman to race for lincoln-mercury Ford [00:14:16.05].
18. The speaker was given a chance by Ernie Beckman to race for lincoln-mercury Ford [00:14:16.05].
19. The speaker was given a chance by Ernie Beckman to race for lincoln-mercury Ford [00:14:16.05].
20. The speaker was given a chance by Ernie Beckman to race for lincoln-mercury Ford [00:14:16.05].
21. The speaker was given a chance by Ernie Beckman to race for lincoln-mercury Ford [00:14:16.05].
22. The speaker was given a chance by Ernie Beckman to race for lincoln-mercury Ford [00:14:16.05].
23. The speaker was given a chance by Ernie Beckman to race for lincoln-mercury Ford [00:14:16.05].
24. The speaker was given a chance by Ernie Beckman to race for lincoln-mercury Ford [00:14:16.05].
25. The speaker was given a chance by Ernie Beckman to race for lincoln-mercury Ford [00:14:16.05].
26. The speaker was given a chance by Ernie Beckman to race for lincoln-mercury Ford [00:14:16.05].
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