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Podcast: The Scene Vault Podcast
Episode: Episode 315 -- Gary DeHart on Getting His Start in Drag Racing, Looking For a Raise From Billy Hagan
Description: This week in the first installment of our interview, Gary DeHart remembers getting his start in drag racing and his entrance into NASCAR with team owner Billy Hagan and driver Terry Labonte. The team’s money issues forced Gary to work two jobs in order for him to be able to pay the bills. He eventually left the team when a request for a raise was turned down, but not before winning the 1984 Winston Cup championship. We then dig into the November 29, 1984 issue of Grand National Scene. Geoff...