Friday, 8 February 2013

Owens honored by friend Pearson at Hall of Fame (The Associated Press)

Former NASCAR driver Buddy Baker flashes a thumbs-up to the media as he arrives for the induction of his father, Buck Baker, into the NASCAR Hall of Fame, Friday Feb. 8, 2013, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Bob Leverone)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -- It was only fitting that Cotton Owens was inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame by David Pearson, the driver who won him a championship and was a devoted friend long after their racing careers ended.