I was born in 88 so I remember watching tons of races growing up there is no better race coverage like cbs in the 90s Ken, Buddy and Ned are the best ever in the booth. Neil was great with them
Even more amazing than just walking away from that wreck was that Dale went on two weeks later to win the pole at Watkins Glen, with one friggin arm. There will never be another driver like Dale Earnhardt.
I know this is 24 years later but Larry Mac you either weren't watching this race on your monitor or you just flat out lied Irvan moved up into the 4 car Irvan shouldn't have been behind the wheel of a station wagon let alone a cup car and I'm pretty sure most of his fellow drives either said close to what I said about him or would agree with me
I remember being so goddamned pissed that they didn't show this live. I know they had a rain delay, but they went to a Senior PGA event. If it had been a major like The Masters, I could have understood. The only notable player was Lee Trevino, and he was 3 over par. I ended up having to listen on the radio. They showed it a week later & I still watched it, but it's not the same as seeing it live.
Man, I hate that crash happened. Ernie flat out got into the 4 and turned him right into Dale. And, that was the best car Morgan-McClure ever had. That car won the 1995 Daytona 500, the 1995 Diehard 500, the 1996 Winston Select 500, and 1996 Pepsi 400. Probably would've won 2 more if not for engine trouble. MMM never won another plate race after this crash.
Earnhardt was never the same as far as results on the track after this. yeah,he had a few more seasons of winning 2,3 races,but the days of 6 wins,18 top 5s,24 top 10s,and the championship were over. he had been getting consistent top 5 pretty regular this season until this race.
I was at this race .After the Earnhardt crash, what I remember most is that it was delayed for three hours by rain, and NASCAR waited so long that the race had to be called on account of darkness.
I remember as a kid thinking this accident was Ernie Irvan's fault. After watching it now, it is completely obvious and undeniable that it was absolutely Ernie Irvan's fault. Dear lord. I didn't remember it being this blatant. Pause it at
Last time the race was run in July. In 1997 the moved the event from July to October because the race was known for always being run with the threat of rain, and the sweltering temperatures. In October the Alabama weather is ideal and it is much cooler for the fans.
The following week at the Brickyard, Sterling had to be pulled away from kicking Irvan's ass in the garage. Never cared for Irvan, as he never showed any kind of remorse for causing this wreck. Would've paid money to see Sterling punch his other eye shut.
I'm still watching this race, 22 years later waiting for Bobby Hamilton to get his lap back
I was born in 88 so I remember watching tons of races growing up there is no better race coverage like cbs in the 90s Ken, Buddy and Ned are the best ever in the booth. Neil was great with them
Even more amazing than just walking away from that wreck was that Dale went on two weeks later to win the pole at Watkins Glen, with one friggin arm. There will never be another driver like Dale Earnhardt.
I know this is 24 years later but Larry Mac you either weren't watching this race on your monitor or you just flat out lied Irvan moved up into the 4 car Irvan shouldn't have been behind the wheel of a station wagon let alone a cup car and I'm pretty sure most of his fellow drives either said close to what I said about him or would agree with me
This crash looked more violent and harder than the one in Daytona that killed the legend. A Jeff Gordon fan here, but I miss Dale Sr.
I remember being so goddamned pissed that they didn't show this live. I know they had a rain delay, but they went to a Senior PGA event. If it had been a major like The Masters, I could have understood. The only notable player was Lee Trevino, and he was 3 over par. I ended up having to listen on the radio. They showed it a week later & I still watched it, but it's not the same as seeing it live.
Dale Earnhardt was the last true American hero. Came from nothing, nerves of steel and one of the toughest s.o.b's to ever step foot in a race car.
Ernie was moving up, Sterling Marlin was not at fault. It was all ernies fault
Man, I hate that crash happened. Ernie flat out got into the 4 and turned him right into Dale. And, that was the best car Morgan-McClure ever had. That car won the 1995 Daytona 500, the 1995 Diehard 500, the 1996 Winston Select 500, and 1996 Pepsi 400. Probably would've won 2 more if not for engine trouble. MMM never won another plate race after this crash.
Back when racing was worth watching
I was there! This was a wild race. The last race I got togo to with my Dad before he passed away. Great memories.
Can we just talk about how epic the horses playing football was, The US Olympic commercial. Man I miss being a kid in the 90’s
Earnhardt was never the same as far as results on the track after this. yeah,he had a few more seasons of winning 2,3 races,but the days of 6 wins,18 top 5s,24 top 10s,and the championship were over. he had been getting consistent top 5 pretty regular this season until this race.
To quote Cale Yarbrough: "Dale was one of the toughest race drivers to ever live. It would be hard to castrate him with a chainsaw."
I was at this race .After the Earnhardt crash, what I remember most is that it was delayed for three hours by rain, and NASCAR waited so long that the race had to be called on account of darkness.
I remember as a kid thinking this accident was Ernie Irvan's fault. After watching it now, it is completely obvious and undeniable that it was absolutely Ernie Irvan's fault. Dear lord. I didn't remember it being this blatant. Pause it at
Rest in peace Dale Earnhardt Sr (1951-2001)
Last time the race was run in July. In 1997 the moved the event from July to October because the race was known for always being run with the threat of rain, and the sweltering temperatures. In October the Alabama weather is ideal and it is much cooler for the fans.
The following week at the Brickyard, Sterling had to be pulled away from kicking Irvan's ass in the garage. Never cared for Irvan, as he never showed any kind of remorse for causing this wreck. Would've paid money to see Sterling punch his other eye shut.
One day I hope to be half the man Dale Earnhardt I remember watching this when I was 8 years old, still hard to believe hes gone