Bobby was The first NASCAR driver I met in 1987. I flew from LA to CLT to meet him at the Stavola’s shop, off Hwy 49. He and a couple of his guys took me to lunch at Park-Drive-In ( Herlocker Burger) . I ordered the hamburger and Bobby teased me for not getting their famous Western Caroline BBQ pulled pork sandwich. I was in Hillin’s pit when Bobby went into the catch fence at Talledega. Non restricted engines. He always treated me like a friend and I enjoyed all the time I was able to spend with him. We miss you, Sir 😢
The man went through so much tragedy yet he carried on. Bobby Allison lost both his sons and Neil Bonnett and now he will finally reunite with them all in heaven.He was a tough man and driver and I extend my condolences to his family.
Not to take away from Bobby Allison (whom I respect more than most because he also ran in the Indianapolis 500), but I loved hearing Barney Hall's voice. I didn't have cable as a kid and Hall was my voice of NASCAR. Would love to have an episode dedicated to him and what he did for the sport.
I think I was 20 or 21 when Bobby came to run an ASA race in Canada at Cayuga Speedway. I was in the pits but couldn't get to him for an autograph as everyone had the same idea. I decided to try to get to him on the track side of the pits. That meant I had to climb over a 3 row high guardrail. As I climbed over my foot caught the guardrail and I went flying down to the ground. Bobby turned around and saw me trying to get up and as I was embarrassed as hell he came over to me and helped my up. My jeans were torn a little but I was ok. I forget exactly what we said to each other but he said to me that anyone who wanted my autograph that badly deserved something special. He went to his hauler and took out a keychain with his signed pic in the medallion. He was there a few times after that and he always pointed to and waved to me when he saw me. I don't know of any other driver that would do that. I am 74 yo now and i still have that keychain. I told my Family that I wanted it with me I when I go into the ground. There has been several great drivers but what Bobby Allison survived through I can barely imagine. It's like the higher up gave him 2 lives to live. RIP my friend.
I still say Bobby Allison never received the recognition he truly deserved.
Are you serious? Back in the day, if you went to the track, it was either going to be Petty, Pearson or Allison.
Bobby won in every car manufacturer and owner he drove for! GOAT!!
I have such an appreciation for Bobby Allison. Rest in peace to the 1983 NASCAR Champion. God bless.
I was at Pocono that day in 88... God Bless You Bobby Allison!
Thanks For Uploading Rick And Steve
Great tribute. I’m so glad you played the part at the end where Bobby said he was a Christian. That meant a lot. Thank you.
Fair winds to the legend.
Thanks Rick and Steve!!!
Bobby was The first NASCAR driver I met in 1987. I flew from LA to CLT to meet him at the Stavola’s shop, off Hwy 49. He and a couple of his guys took me to lunch at Park-Drive-In ( Herlocker Burger) . I ordered the hamburger and Bobby teased me for not getting their famous Western Caroline BBQ pulled pork sandwich. I was in Hillin’s pit when Bobby went into the catch fence at Talledega. Non restricted engines. He always treated me like a friend and I enjoyed all the time I was able to spend with him. We miss you, Sir 😢
Thank you!!
That was good guys..
Nice perspective that hardly no one would have ever heard..
been a BA fan as long as I can remember.
One of the Legends. R.I.P
The man went through so much tragedy yet he carried on. Bobby Allison lost both his sons and Neil Bonnett and now he will finally reunite with them all in heaven.He was a tough man and driver and I extend my condolences to his family.
Not to take away from Bobby Allison (whom I respect more than most because he also ran in the Indianapolis 500), but I loved hearing Barney Hall's voice. I didn't have cable as a kid and Hall was my voice of NASCAR. Would love to have an episode dedicated to him and what he did for the sport.
I figured the same thing with the health issues when I heard about the credit for 85th win
I think I was 20 or 21 when Bobby came to run an ASA race in Canada at Cayuga Speedway. I was in the pits but couldn't get to him for an autograph as everyone had the same idea. I decided to try to get to him on the track side of the pits. That meant I had to climb over a 3 row high guardrail. As I climbed over my foot caught the guardrail and I went flying down to the ground. Bobby turned around and saw me trying to get up and as I was embarrassed as hell he came over to me and helped my up. My jeans were torn a little but I was ok.
I forget exactly what we said to each other but he said to me that anyone who wanted my autograph that badly deserved something special. He went to his hauler and took out a keychain with his signed pic in the medallion. He was there a few times after that and he always pointed to and waved to me when he saw me. I don't know of any other driver that would do that.
I am 74 yo now and i still have that keychain. I told my Family that I wanted it with me I when I go into the ground. There has been several great drivers but what Bobby Allison survived through I can barely imagine. It's like the higher up gave him 2 lives to live. RIP my friend.
Honerd to see his championship win at Riverside.
RIP
Bobby Allison could build any part or section of a race car & make it fast. I doubt the stars of today could change their own oil
So yes . Many no
NASCAR has lost a giant
End of the Alabama gang 🥲
donnie is still here
Still got the AGELESS WONDER Red Farmer
Donnie Allison and Red Farmer is still here
@ I stand corrected, thank you sir
Red still running races? And Donnie he must feel so alone God bless him