Pictured bottom, left-right: Todd Pritchett (son), C.L. Pritchett, Sen. John Wilkinson, Gerald Voyles. Top, left-right: Lt. Governor Casey Cagle, Tonya Howard (daughter), Tracie Terrell (daughter), Senator Frank Ginn.
ATLANTA – Sen. John Wilkinson (R- Toccoa) sponsored Senate Resolution 91 on Wednesday, February 18th, 2015, honoring Clarence Landers “C.L.” Pritchett. He is a respected and talented race car driver and entrepreneur who was a legend on the racetracks of the Southeast. Pritchett and many family members joined Sen. Wilkinson in the Senate Chamber on Wednesday.
Pritchett’s accomplishments on the dirt tracks over the years have made him one of the most admired competitors in the sport of race car driving. According to racing historians, Pritchett won between 800 and 1,000 races and finished in the top 10 in more than 90 percent of his races from 1967 and until 1990. He also expanded his tire business, Pritchett Tire, to four locations throughout North Georgia.
“He is one of the greatest leaders and friends I have ever known. It was delightful to have him and his family join us in the Senate chamber,” said Sen. Wilkinson.
