I was there, damn what a race..I lived a cross the highway from the race track on Southland Dr..I was 19, man this brings me back, Gr8 times..y'all have a blessed week.....
Waltrip's summary at the end sounds about right to me. I may be a bit biased as a Labonte fan but I dont think Terry meant to hit DW at all. Earnhardt threw a solid block and after Terry hit the wall the rest was basically just a result
It's a classic case of "overtake stacking" · DW saw Labonte mess up the exit of the corner, he tried to overtake · Labonte's spotter didn't tell him or he didn't wanna hear it so he also tried to overtake · DW couldn't disappear or dive deeper so contact happened It was nobody's fault, it was everybody's fault (except Dale's for once!). When it comes to the post-race stuff, the one that handled it the worst was Dale Earnhardt who, considering his ELEVEN WINS IN TWENTY-THREE CUP RACES, sounded like a pissed off tryhard whiner. You've won 11 out of 23, then some bad luck got you out of #12, WHAT'S THE BIG DAMN DEAL? It's insane to me people loved this guy so much when he had awful attitude whenever push came to shove. Character isn't shown during the good times, it's shown when things go sour. Dale Sr acted rather poorly whenever the seas got rough.
Looked to me like Texas Terry came down on DW and just wasn't quite clear. DWs not obligated to lift for Labonte. Not on the last lap anyways. Feel bad for Labonte because it looks like he had the most car but those are three superstar drivers and he just got a little unlucky. What a great race!
It was till 1999 when the corners were narrowed slightly to make room for the larger pit road. Up until then Martinsville had 2 separate pit roads (1 on the frontstretch and 1 on the backstretch), when they combined the 2 it took up more room in the infield and they had to narrow the track.
That's about what I saw too. Sr didn't do anything wrong either. They're all trying to win a race they're all incredible drivers. What a treat to see all of them in their prime
Hasn't changed since 1950 except for the concrete on the bottom lane of the turns and the pits reconfigured in the late 90s that eliminated the backstretch pit. Sort of made the track look different.
@@mindofmyown333 The straightaways were narrowed a bit to widen the pits when a single pit road was designed. That also took away all that grass so the sightlines are different. This is the Martinsville I remember.
You should see old Richmond compared with today’s. I don’t think I ever saw the old configuration when a kid, but today’s is my stomping grounds. Will be going for the spring race , but my 1st 500 makes me giddy !!!
Back then, not all of the races were shown live. The ones that weren't were typically broadcast at some other time as an hour or so highlight program, like this.
Some examples of networks that did this were SETN and Mizlou. By the time 1987 rolled around, this practice was cut to maybe just a small handful of races a year, wiped out completely by 1989.
I was there, damn what a race..I lived a cross the highway from the race track on Southland Dr..I was 19, man this brings me back, Gr8 times..y'all have a blessed week.....
Man what a race! Love these old races.
The in car cameras of Bodine a & Waltrip at the '87 Daytona 500 are amazing. Waltrip looks like just another day at the office.
Thanks NASCAR for the upload.
Back when NASCAR was in its’ glory days. Thanks for the upload.
Lol, what do you mean "glory days"
Back when NASCAR was still ascending from a regional to national/international sport; halcyon days, if you will.
Wow; this vid is very crisp, and clear, to be 30+ years old. Fantastic.
good image quality. Thanks!
Waltrip's summary at the end sounds about right to me. I may be a bit biased as a Labonte fan but I dont think Terry meant to hit DW at all. Earnhardt threw a solid block and after Terry hit the wall the rest was basically just a result
Agree 💯 these three are amazing racecar drivers. Great race. Nascar got it right I think
It's a classic case of "overtake stacking"
· DW saw Labonte mess up the exit of the corner, he tried to overtake
· Labonte's spotter didn't tell him or he didn't wanna hear it so he also tried to overtake
· DW couldn't disappear or dive deeper so contact happened
It was nobody's fault, it was everybody's fault (except Dale's for once!). When it comes to the post-race stuff, the one that handled it the worst was Dale Earnhardt who, considering his ELEVEN WINS IN TWENTY-THREE CUP RACES, sounded like a pissed off tryhard whiner. You've won 11 out of 23, then some bad luck got you out of #12, WHAT'S THE BIG DAMN DEAL? It's insane to me people loved this guy so much when he had awful attitude whenever push came to shove.
Character isn't shown during the good times, it's shown when things go sour. Dale Sr acted rather poorly whenever the seas got rough.
The race that made Darrell a fan favorite 😆
Looked to me like Texas Terry came down on DW and just wasn't quite clear. DWs not obligated to lift for Labonte. Not on the last lap anyways. Feel bad for Labonte because it looks like he had the most car but those are three superstar drivers and he just got a little unlucky. What a great race!
12 championships between these 3
Need a nascar game with all the cars through out the years in it.
Just imagine if they could bring these cars back and let the nascar drivers today do like a 50 lap shootout at these allstar races
Wont for safety reasons
It’s called I-racing …. Other wise these are not ANYWHERE as safe as new cup cars.
@Kharn The Betrayer I Racing isn't real its a video game and it wasn't meant to be taken literal
@Ryan For sure because this new car hasn't caused the most injures/ concussions in a single season
@@Allintn22 odd how it’s taking off and has produced a current cup driver….. But it’s not that big…..
I love this!! Reminds me of when I was a kid. Harry Gant and Richard Petty were my favorites back then.
Nascar gen 3 🔥🔥🔥
@@jamesgentry13 Gen 4 from 1992-2007
Earnhardt started the whole thing by running Terry into the wall.
Awesome
Real racing
The tide has turned into a checkered 🏁
Ernie Irvan raced in two different cars this year in his rookie year #56 and #6. Way before the #4 car! My favorite Vintage driver.
You can see Waltrip got Terry sideways, then Terry over corrected and got Dale.
I love NASCAR.......like if you are like me
I wish it was the Martinsville race from 2007 where Jimmie and Jeff fought for the win, but still Thx u Nascar for this Race.
That was a great race !!! But the one Tony won with that power move on the outside is always overlooked.
16:30 up close and personal interview
My hat is off for Dale sr.
“We have to fix it just to get it on the truck”. How many times have the local short track guys had to say that?
MARTINSVILLE looked so much wider for some reason
It was till 1999 when the corners were narrowed slightly to make room for the larger pit road. Up until then Martinsville had 2 separate pit roads (1 on the frontstretch and 1 on the backstretch), when they combined the 2 it took up more room in the infield and they had to narrow the track.
Don't forget too that the SAFER barrier has since narrowed up the track even further.
Different era before things make it thinner and focused on safety.
Nascar melhor categoria de corrida
Oh yeah
Ooh yes
oh yeah
@@ale69420 ooooh yes
still supporting the number 11 car,as it was Junior Johnson's plate.
Sr making the car extremely wide and then fenced Labonte off of turn 2. Labonte lost his cool and chopped down on Darrell. DW did nothing wrong.
Absolutely.
That's about what I saw too. Sr didn't do anything wrong either. They're all trying to win a race they're all incredible drivers. What a treat to see all of them in their prime
@@tedgey4286 agree. That’s just racing.
AGGRESSIVE GOSE AROUND
Waltrip WRECKS Earnhardt & Labonte: 1987 Goody's 500 From Martinsville
Exactly. Not Terrys nature
Nascar please bring back high HP cars
1985 Valleydale 500 From Bristol Motor Speedway
Just good hard 80s racing at Martinsville no story but a great race.
Was Martinsville bigger back then? It looks huge
Hasn't changed since 1950 except for the concrete on the bottom lane of the turns and the pits reconfigured in the late 90s that eliminated the backstretch pit. Sort of made the track look different.
@@jamesscully529 wow, it blows my mind how much larger it looks here. Maybe it’s just me. I’m glad it hasn’t changed though. It’s a fantastic track
@@mindofmyown333 The straightaways were narrowed a bit to widen the pits when a single pit road was designed. That also took away all that grass so the sightlines are different. This is the Martinsville I remember.
You should see old Richmond compared with today’s. I don’t think I ever saw the old configuration when a kid, but today’s is my stomping grounds. Will be going for the spring race , but my 1st 500 makes me giddy !!!
Wow never knew martinsville had grass
There used to be planters on the outside of the walls behind the fence. It was always dressed up.
I guess fault could be given to all three to some degree. Overall good old fashioned racing on a short track
Old Martinsville is better imo
I miss Eli Gold
Crimson Tide has him now.
Why is it only 1 hour
Back then, not all of the races were shown live. The ones that weren't were typically broadcast at some other time as an hour or so highlight program, like this.
Some examples of networks that did this were SETN and Mizlou. By the time 1987 rolled around, this practice was cut to maybe just a small handful of races a year, wiped out completely by 1989.
Rubbin is racing folks.
👍
👍👍💖
when the drivers were the best
It is broke....
how did bobby hillin keep that ride so long? he was horrible
Looked like Labonte caused the wreck
Primeiro comenta
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@@gravmelly so br
@@legomyegobricc no
this is so boring, driving in a circle
Do tell , guess the F1 and Indy folks that have tried. And failed….. Tony being one of the Few successful open wheel drivers in cup .
That’s what your girl says about you.
Darrel turned Labonte into the 3 car...period