MEMPHIS TN (January 3) -  In the sport of stock car racing, their is perhaps no other town in America that can boast the heritage of Spartanburg S.C.  David Pearson, Cotton Owens, Bud Moore, and Mario Rossi head the list of those hailing from the South Carolina Piedmont community.  Last week James Hylton was honored by his home county when the Spartanburg County Council presented him with a honorary resolution during their weekly general session.  Hylton, a resident of Inman S.C., was presented the resolution and accompanying plaque by councilman Dale Culbreath (pictured at left with Hylton).  The resolution was for "expressing recognition and appreciation for the pride and honor bestowed upon Spartanburg County by James Hylton for his achievements to Motorsports". 

"It was a pretty outstanding event" stated an appreciative Hylton "Cotton Owens, Bud Moore and David Pearson have all been honored by the county, so I feel pretty honored to among such a illustrious group."

photo credit:  Perry Wood