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Photo ID # a07.25.04_073_BAL_MID_0077_1
Car #: #73
Driver (s) : Gary Balough
Location: Middletown, NY
Date: 1977?
Photographer: Paul Irving
Photo provided by: Paul Irving
Comments: Some of us take more risks than others....  I wonder sometimes what I might have been able to accomplish if I myself were a little more of a risk taker....  Instead, I post pictures on an internet site of people who take risks....

I think all great drivers at one time have to be great risk takers....  Knowing when a risk is worth taking can mean the difference between victory and defeat, between life and death, or for some freedom versus incarceration. 

Gary took his share of risks on the track and while ruffling a few feathers along the way, Gary's on track risks took him to victory lane in some of the most prestigious events held during the 70's and 80's.  Gary even made it to the big show in Daytona and took his shot at the biggest, most prestigious race in the world of big time stock car racing.

It wasn't the level of risk on the track that eventually took it's toll on Gary -  I recently read that he was in trouble with the law earlier this year (2004) with similar charges that had earlier taken this talented driver from behind the wheel and put him behind bars back in the 80's.    Unfortunately, because of his prior involvement, I understand that Gary will be serving time again. 

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09.23.10 CHIP This was 76 he drove the m1 in 77..
     
     
     
     
     

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