It's really good to get to see some of the older races. And we just had a virtual race at a really old track. A note on the Monza Oval, that it's 2.64 miles (so nearly as long as Talladega), and while the turns may be somewhat tighter, the top of the parabolic banking is steeper (80% or 38.6 degrees). That's one of the things about those old European ovals like Monza, Montlhery, and Brooklands, aside from being paved in concrete, they had parabolic banking rather than the "flat" banking that's standard over here (where the angle of the bank stays the same all the way across). Sorry for the OT post, but the comments for the other video were disabled (I can guess why).
NASCAR confiscated the hardened drive plates for the cambered rear end from the 26 before the race, the stock drive plates wouldn't live, changed drive plates and axles 2 or 3 times during this race.
I wish they would've let Jimmy Spencer or Kenny Wallace call the races on Fox would've got a little excitement in the booth there probably going to get Jimmy Johnson next year imo
These were the good old days I miss them a lot
YES! Love me some Handsome Harry Gant aka MR. SEPTEMBER!
It's really good to get to see some of the older races. And we just had a virtual race at a really old track.
A note on the Monza Oval, that it's 2.64 miles (so nearly as long as Talladega), and while the turns may be somewhat tighter, the top of the parabolic banking is steeper (80% or 38.6 degrees). That's one of the things about those old European ovals like Monza, Montlhery, and Brooklands, aside from being paved in concrete, they had parabolic banking rather than the "flat" banking that's standard over here (where the angle of the bank stays the same all the way across).
Sorry for the OT post, but the comments for the other video were disabled (I can guess why).
I was 4 years old when this one happened, Harry Gant was my favorite until he retired
HG should be in hall of fame
Pure genius B S!
Davey allison battling for a spot on That icónic Havoline🏁 car.!!!
The very 1st Richmond Fairgrounds Race under the Lights
Holy cow, was at this race, age 10. Won the betting pool with Harry Gant!!
Andy Petrie figured out camber on the rear wheels, boom, 4 wins in a row.
NASCAR confiscated the hardened drive plates for the cambered rear end from the 26 before the race, the stock drive plates wouldn't live, changed drive plates and axles 2 or 3 times during this race.
Thanks NASCAR for the upload.
I was at this race! I was 13 at the time just a month away from 14. Good times!
I didn't have to wait until September after suggesting this a week ago. :)
Camera on Hooters girls and Kenny Stabler "Don't you think this is a great pair of...hats?" Classic.
I wish they would've let Jimmy Spencer or Kenny Wallace call the races on Fox would've got a little excitement in the booth there probably going to get Jimmy Johnson next year imo
I had completely forgotten that they raced at night back then
Harry was a hellofa racer 51 and put it on davie here
Has anyone heard when NASCAR is going back to racing I seen where Denny Hamlin said NASCAR was going to try starting memorial weekend
Yeah that's when they're supposed to try to get going. It all depends on this lockdown thanks to coronavirus.
@Gregory Sims No one's for sure. I think late May or June would be fortunate, and maybe a bit optimistic.
@Gregory Sims That's a shame. I know we're all getting a little hungry for racing.
Please give us the 1979 Daytona 500. The greatest finish in nascar history
You mean the greatest fist fight in NASCAR history. *wicked grin*
Judge Dredd they did, search on the NASCAR channel
They did months ago
Spin and win
Does this track have lights ?
ronzombe definitely not the Musco lights. Iirc, they were first used in 1992 at Charlotte
Thanks for spoiling it.
Ahh, the glory days of TBS and "MotorWeek Productions"
Trunk pull down motor
39:38/21 spins out an no dam caution now of days nascar will throw a caution so fast,these just goes to show you the nascar of today is weak
TBS Very Funny
Who clicks the video and goes right down to the comment section below I do
Bring back Larson. What up nigga.
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