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How Moonshine Created NASCAR Part 5 - Sports Bizarre

How Moonshine Created NASCAR Part 5 - Sports Bizarre

Bizarre with Mick Molloy and Titus O’Reily
Sea. 3 Ep. 3842 min
7 Jul 24
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With NASCAR formed, Bill France set out to crush the competition, but he needed stars to bring the crowds. Enter a family from Fort Payne, Alabama, 'The Sock Capitol of the World', the Flocks. Dubbed the 'Mad Flocks', Bob, Fonty, Tim and their sister Ethel Flock, became huge attractions throughout the South through their charisma and risky driving. Tim even started racing with a rhesus monkey—named “Jocko Flocko”, just to add to the entertainment. If you’d like more Sports Bizarre, become a member of Bizarre Plus. Click here to join today As a member, you’ll get: A weekly bonus podcast Access to all past episodes Exclusive behind-the-scenes access A fortnightly newsletter Access to the members-only chatroom Ability to vote on future episodes Early access to any live show tickets Follow Sports Bizarre on: Instagram Facebook Twitter TikTok YouTubeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.