Archive for August, 2009
Racing Replay: 1980 Southern 500
Posted by: | CommentsThe 1980 Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway restarted with five laps to go with Benny Parsons leading David Pearson and Dale Earnhardt. Earnhardt and Pearson traded the lead until a blown motor in front of the lead pack set “The Iceman” up for his first career Winston Cup win.
Jim Lampley and Sam Posey give the call for ABC.
Philippe, Power Injured at Sonoma
Posted by: | CommentsNelson Philippe and Will Power were hospitalized after a practice crash at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma, CA today, according to a statement issued by the IndyCar Racing Series. A third driver, EJ Viso, was also involved in the incident but was uninjured.
Both drivers suffered concussions with Power breaking two veterbra in his back. Philippe underwent surgery for a broken left foot.
The report says that Philippe lost control exiting turn 3 on the road course and then was struck by Viso’s car and then finally by Power.
Racing Replay: 1988 Budweiser at the Glen
Posted by: | CommentsI love watching the old Winston Cup cars being slung around the road courses as the drivers work the gears. Here’s the final restart of the 1988 Budweiser at the Glen at super-fast Watkins Glen International. Darrell Waltrip is leading Ricky Rudd, Mike Alexander and Bill Elliott. But the man on the move is Rusty Wallace!
I also have to give a shout out to that super-hot Ford Thunderbird pace car. 
Near the end is a look at Rick Wilson’s stock car career in a nutshell.
Calling the race for ESPN are Bob Jenkins — who has a propensity for getting worked up it seems — and Ned Jarrett.
Photos: URC Sprints, Modifieds at Bridgeport Speedway, August 8
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JJ Grasso won his second straight Bridgeport URC feature.
Chad James (27) races Modified feature winner Chic Cossaboone (7A) through turn two.
