The Greatest Championship Battle in NASCAR History Deserves a Closer Look

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  • Опубликовано: 15 ноя 2019
  • In 1992 the NASCAR Winston Cup Championship came down to the final race of the year with six drivers mathematically within striking distance of the biggest prize in NASCAR. But how did it get to that point, who are these six guys, and why was the eventual winner the biggest long shot of all? Well, let's take a closer look at the greatest championship battle in NASCAR history.
    Atlanta motor speedway is celebrating six decades of incredible moments like the 1992 championship race, during its next race weekend on march 13th through the 15th, in 2020. Since 1960 AMS has hosted some of the most memorable moments in NASCAR history, and with the speedway's "20-in-20" initiative to make 20 individual improvements for fans, Atlanta motor speedway's 60th anniversary weekend is gearing up to be its best one yet.
    Head to atlantamotorspeedway-dot-com or call 877-9-a-m-s-tix and mention "slapshoes" to get your 2020 tickets today.
    #NASCAR #AlanKulwicki #AtlantaMotorSpeedway
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  • @S1apShoes
    @S1apShoes  4 года назад +405

    Atlanta motor speedway is celebrating six decades of incredible moments like the 1992 championship race, during its next race weekend on March 13th through the 15th, in 2020. Since 1960 AMS has hosted some of the most memorable moments in NASCAR history, and with the speedway's "20-in-20" initiative to make 20 individual improvements for fans, Atlanta Motor Speedway’s 60th anniversary weekend is gearing up to be its best one yet.

    That's why this spring is going to be the perfect time to experience nascar at a track that's been a favorite among fans and drivers alike; tickets for the 2020 cup race start at just $39, and if you mention this video when you call Atlanta Motor Speedway's ticket office, you'll get an exclusive offer to make your NASCAR trip even better.

    Head to atlantamotorspeedway.com or call 877-9-AMS-TIX and mention "S1apSh0es" to get your 2020 tickets today.
    Really happy and excited to bring on Atlanta Motor Speedway as my first sponsor! Give them some love over on twitter: twitter.com/amsupdates

    • @jerbear_yt5931
      @jerbear_yt5931 4 года назад +6

      please do a video on the lost Speedway in the pinelands of Atlantic City NJ

    • @Landmasters
      @Landmasters 4 года назад +1

      By the way, I'm on the website and I'm not seeing any field to mention your name. Cost doesn't matter, more concerned letting em know to work with you more in the future

    • @hallo_welt_ag
      @hallo_welt_ag 4 года назад +2

      S1ap you don't have to thank us for watching, WE have to thank YOU for making this masterpiece. 👍👍

    • @devinhomewood2230
      @devinhomewood2230 4 года назад +1

      How Ironic; Mark Marin wins at martinsville XD

    • @beardoggin8963
      @beardoggin8963 4 года назад +7

      S1apSh0es congrats on the sponsorship! That is exciting, and you deserve it. I had just started to give up on NASCAR and then you made it interesting again

  • @dennisbowen452
    @dennisbowen452 4 года назад +682

    RUclipsrs:
    Get sponsored by RAID Shadow Legends
    S1apSh0es:
    Gets sponsored by a race track.
    That is cool as hell I dont care what anyone says

    • @Mason-xl9un
      @Mason-xl9un 3 года назад +5

      Your not wrong

    • @dennisbowen452
      @dennisbowen452 3 года назад +3

      holy shisters this was really only just a year ago? nice

    • @JackTheripper911
      @JackTheripper911 2 года назад +1

      @@dennisbowen452 how do you feel now that its been 2 years? Lol

    • @dennisbowen452
      @dennisbowen452 2 года назад

      @@JackTheripper911 I N S A N E

    • @taurus6392
      @taurus6392 Год назад

      @@dennisbowen452 how do you feel now its been almost 3 years?

  • @whatincarnation95
    @whatincarnation95 4 года назад +703

    The fact this race actually happened is insane. This could have seriously been a good movie plot.
    Also, grats on the Speedway sponsor. That's crazy man.

    • @mcj88
      @mcj88 4 года назад +37

      A big-budget Alan Kulwicki biopic would be amazing

    • @RC.41
      @RC.41 4 года назад +7

      This was a main reason for the enormous crowds in the 90s - early 2000s

    • @justinsnyder4749
      @justinsnyder4749 4 года назад +4

      @@mcj88 Yes. The Dare to Dream Movie was a good effort, but it was extremely sloppy and tough to watch

    • @unique11124
      @unique11124 4 года назад +9

      Would make a great movie. They need to use this music and have S1ap narrate. Matter of fact, let S1ap make the dang movie.

    • @Razz415
      @Razz415 4 года назад +12

      Can you imagine the production quality for something like Days of Thunder or Ford vs Ferrari? And all the personalities in a film like that? Could be awesome.

  • @JakeVeinotte
    @JakeVeinotte 4 года назад +764

    I have to tell you dude, I don’t particularly care for nascar specifically, but I watch all your videos. Your penchant for storytelling and passion for the sport really bleeds through the video and keeps me watching every time, even if I only vaguely know the cast of characters and don’t have much nostalgia for the setting. Thanks and keep up the great work!

    • @sherlockholmes60
      @sherlockholmes60 4 года назад +26

      Same here. Everything he puts out is incredibly well done and you can tell he really loves the sport. Keep up the good work.

    • @ekimp252
      @ekimp252 4 года назад +5

      ^^^^^^^^^^ What the guy up there said.

    • @ChromeXuGames
      @ChromeXuGames 4 года назад +12

      Channels like slapshoes are the best on RUclips - it could be any subject matter, presented in this style, that makes it worth watching.

    • @unique11124
      @unique11124 4 года назад +10

      I have watched the whole thing, then come back every day since it's been up. I *might* have even teared up a little watching it.

    • @Full_Otto_Bismarck
      @Full_Otto_Bismarck 4 года назад +4

      @@unique11124 I can definitely understand why you *might* have teared up. There's just so much to this race, a lot of literal blood, sweat, and tears that were put in by the 6 championship contenders.

  • @CitySlicker34
    @CitySlicker34 4 года назад +216

    The real question: *HOW THE HELL DID YOU GET A SPONSORSHIP FROM ATLANTA*

    • @GavinRopchan
      @GavinRopchan 4 года назад +22

      nascar is going try hard on sponsoring youtubers, so they most likely reached out to him and asked.

    • @thekeynotex
      @thekeynotex 4 года назад +8

      @@FishbedFive watch it happen for the coke 400 this year

  • @chrisb99
    @chrisb99 4 года назад +271

    30 minutes of perfect storytelling

    • @frisconotomato
      @frisconotomato Год назад

      I didn't even realize I had just watched a 1/2 hr video until I read your comment. hahaha

  • @mbszd6832
    @mbszd6832 3 года назад +320

    Technically Jeff Gordon has out raced Richard Petty 100% of the times they faced, pretty impressive.

    • @slipstream7324
      @slipstream7324 Год назад +38

      That's a petty observation.

    • @michelangelangelo7091
      @michelangelangelo7091 Год назад +48

      @@slipstream7324 no, it's a Gordon observation mainly
      (Please laugh.)

    • @jesuscastillo2881
      @jesuscastillo2881 Год назад +4

      @@michelangelangelo7091 Hahaha!

    • @Runtz650
      @Runtz650 Год назад +3

      Richard petty had it easy in his time cars we’re slower but he was the best of his time

    • @taurus6392
      @taurus6392 Год назад +1

      @@michelangelangelo7091 Hahahahhahahahahahahahahahahhaha! You are so funny HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHHAHAHAAH

  • @pumpkinking5174
    @pumpkinking5174 4 года назад +98

    The greatest race in NASCAR history.
    No chase, no playoffs, no manufactured drama.

  • @Landmasters
    @Landmasters 4 года назад +638

    Anime Tuber
    *Makes two Nascar vids that blow up*
    Makes 2nd channel to focus on Nascar
    *Achieves a sponsorship with a major Speedway in less than a year*
    What a ride...I'm only 7 months in as a Nascar fan, but I can only imagine the sensation this must feel like and dammit you deserve it.

    • @S1apShoes
      @S1apShoes  4 года назад +142

      Dude, this ride has been crazy

    • @logangray5196
      @logangray5196 4 года назад +7

      @@S1apShoes Hang on tight it's probly going to get a little wilder.

    • @unique11124
      @unique11124 4 года назад +14

      @@S1apShoes Congrats on the sponsorship deal. I hope your phone starts ringing with important people asking you how the sport can be improved.

    • @kyleshiflet9952
      @kyleshiflet9952 4 года назад +3

      @@S1apShoes you are my go to videos when Im working night shift at a nursing home thanks for the videos

    • @MrKennyWilliams
      @MrKennyWilliams 4 года назад +7

      @@S1apShoes Waitaminute.
      YOU'RE BESTGUYEVER!?
      FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK!

  • @RodgersA51
    @RodgersA51 4 года назад +244

    As a boy, I was at this race. When Petty wrecked I remember everyone being so disappointed. A DNF. But what was neat was word spreading through the grandstands that they were trying to get the car back out to finish. And when he pulled back out, the stands cheering like mad. Keep up the good work.

    • @arbysandtehchief5494
      @arbysandtehchief5494 4 года назад +13

      At Phoenix, if Jimmy Johnson wrecks, he'll have a stupid clock saying how long the crew can work on the car, and if they don't fix it in time, he'll DNF. Complete crap. (No Jimmy doesn't compare to the king (who does?), but since it'll be his last race they should let him finish.)

    • @NorthViewModelShop
      @NorthViewModelShop 2 года назад +1

      You my friend are so lucky to be there live

  • @kamranivari5046
    @kamranivari5046 4 года назад +168

    When time travel is available, this race is the first place I’m going to when it’s possible

    • @frazerguest2864
      @frazerguest2864 4 года назад +11

      Kamran Ivari : I dunno Kamran, Monza for that special September Sunday in 1988 has got to be up there.

    • @plantfeeder6677
      @plantfeeder6677 3 года назад +2

      @@CertainlyCaro so that would be Daytona '63, '76, '85, and '87 for myself.

    • @michaelegan1539
      @michaelegan1539 3 года назад +9

      Yeah, and then take whatever trespassing charges it takes to make sure Davey and Alan don’t fly in a plane ever again

    • @Ob1tuber
      @Ob1tuber 3 года назад +1

      I would go to my birthday in 1969, which was the first race at Talladega

    • @christopherwall2121
      @christopherwall2121 3 года назад +3

      @@Ob1tuber root for the guy who came in third, ahead of one of the scabs.

  • @jimbodaboi
    @jimbodaboi 4 года назад +92

    Legend has it, If you’ve been good your last memory is of sitting in the grand stands at Atlanta motor speedway in 1992

  • @eliteflite8395
    @eliteflite8395 4 года назад +146

    A real championship battle without gimmicks and playoffs 😢

    • @Sargebri
      @Sargebri 2 года назад +7

      And without the stupid stage racing.

    • @rifleman1002
      @rifleman1002 Год назад +2

      The Playoffs are basically designed to try to artificially re-create this exact championship run. Of course it doesn't work because Jimmie Johnson keeps decimating whatever change they bring and it's easy to just wreck someone out of the playoffs.

    • @damarfadlan9251
      @damarfadlan9251 Год назад

      @@Sargebri Gen7 NASCAR SEASON still 👎

    • @damarfadlan9251
      @damarfadlan9251 Год назад +2

      @@rifleman1002 1992 NASCAR SEASON miles above 2022 NASCAR and F1 Seasons.

  • @luecreative
    @luecreative 4 года назад +109

    We need an "Underbird" Hollywood Movie about Alan's rise to this very moment...

    • @Clay3613
      @Clay3613 4 года назад +4

      We have Days Of Thunder, close enough.

    • @jefferyrobertson7520
      @jefferyrobertson7520 4 года назад

      Clay3613 Do You Like Alan Kulwicki

    • @kramnull8962
      @kramnull8962 3 года назад +2

      We gonna tell the truth at the end, that Chevy had him and Allison killed. Since they are the only ones, GORDON AND EARNHARDT that benefited from their deaths.....

    • @clipobserver
      @clipobserver 3 года назад +1

      @@Clay3613 That was more about Tim Richmond than Kulwicki

    • @JohnSmith-mk5jt
      @JohnSmith-mk5jt 3 года назад +6

      @@kramnull8962 Wait . . . are you serious? So it was Chevy that killed them, huh? Not to mention that Neil Bonnet, a Chevrolet driver, was killed in an accident during the 1994 Speedweeks. And if that was really Chevy, why didn't they kill Bill Elliott? Along with that, why didn't they get rid of Mark Martin? Also also, wouldn't the deaths of those two help Mark and Bill too? And how did they know Gordon was gonna be their hottest commodity? Jeff Gordon went winless in 1993. Hell, why would Chevrolet even care in the first place? Believe it or not, NASCAR's attendance and viewership numbers are currently similar to what we got in the early 90s. I'm gonna venture to say that Chevrolet probably doesn't care much about their NASCAR performance. Their first concern is what drivers they have on their roster. The only company in NASCAR today that seems to give a rip about their performance is Toyota. Aside from that, the drivers on the roster are the manufacturer's first concern.
      All in all, what I am trying to say is that conspiracy theory is very dumb.

  • @dennisbowen452
    @dennisbowen452 4 года назад +107

    Also, fun fact: Each season in NASCAR Cup history had atleast one competor race against Richard Petty at some point in their career. That is, until 2019 when the only person left Derik Cope did not make a cup series start all year.

    • @Ob1tuber
      @Ob1tuber 2 года назад +2

      Who was it in 2018 and 2017
      (2016 had Jeff Gordon filling in for Dale Jr)

    • @dennisbowen452
      @dennisbowen452 2 года назад +1

      @@Ob1tuber cope

    • @dennisbowen452
      @dennisbowen452 2 года назад +3

      Derrick cope raced in 2017 and 2018.
      Derrick did make one more start this last year at daytona 500

    • @NASCARFAN93100
      @NASCARFAN93100 Год назад +1

      @@dennisbowen452 And Michael Waltrip in the 2017 Daytona 500 which was his last ever NASCAR race in which he finished 8th

  • @matteven
    @matteven 4 года назад +26

    1992 was also the year Darrell Waltrip got his 85th(and last) win. What an incredible season.
    Love the channel!

  • @jabber1990
    @jabber1990 4 года назад +77

    I never knew about Jeff Gordons duct tape

    • @electrontube
      @electrontube 4 года назад +13

      I didn't either, little details like this is what keeps me coming back.

    • @masoneveridge4078
      @masoneveridge4078 4 года назад +4

      I knew about it it amazes me how much a crew chief can screw up and forget equipment and notes that go onto the track

    • @arbysandtehchief5494
      @arbysandtehchief5494 4 года назад +1

      @@masoneveridge4078 lookup the fuel incident. You ever leave a gas can on the side of your car?

    • @davidedington5426
      @davidedington5426 4 года назад

      @jabber1990 I knew about the duct tape, just didn't know where it came from. I will tell you this though, it was funny seeing Jeff Gordon going through turn two backwards. Yes, I was at this race.

    • @masoneveridge4078
      @masoneveridge4078 4 года назад

      @@arbysandtehchief5494 yes i mean equipment that isn't fuel cans

  • @redram5150
    @redram5150 4 года назад +27

    I was eight, and remember watching this race with my dad. I dunno if others do this, but we referred our favorite drivers by their first names, as if we were referring to personal family friends. Mark Martin has always been dad’s favorite driver. Dad owned a Texaco station at the time. And considering I associated the brand with my dad, and I love my dad, I became a fan of the “Texaco Havoline Ford”. I still love saying that. It didn’t take long for me to realize Davey Allison was something special. It broke my heart later on after he died.

    • @alwaysopen7970
      @alwaysopen7970 4 года назад +1

      Saying your phone number by driver's names.

  • @zlinedavid
    @zlinedavid 4 года назад +52

    OK, I'm impressed. I was rooting for Alan during this race. I cried the morning he was killed. Read or watched nearly everything out there about him since. I could tell you the name of his girlfriend, the combination of his briefcase (777, go figure) and the usual contents of his car's "glove box". I didn't know about the situation between Junior, Alan and Maxwell House. Knew he had turned down Junior twice, but didn't know about the animosity that grew. Personal guess, they were way too similar.
    Either way, that's a Kulwicki fact I didn't know. Well done.

    • @rylian21
      @rylian21 4 года назад +7

      Yeah, he was my favorite driver too. I watched this race live on television. I've been told that the Hooters in Las Vegas has the Underbird he won the title with on display. It was good to see him get into the hall of fame. He deserved it, being so uniquely talented.

    • @Ob1tuber
      @Ob1tuber 3 года назад

      Ok so you were a Kulwicki super fan

    • @zlinedavid
      @zlinedavid 2 года назад

      @@Ob1tuber Proudly so.

  • @DennyDeliversYT
    @DennyDeliversYT 4 года назад +234

    Atlanta should be the final race of the season instead of ISM

    • @JustAnotherRailfan2026
      @JustAnotherRailfan2026 4 года назад +10

      Leslie Jackson I like it the way it is. The old pavement creates difficult racing which is fun to watch.

    • @eric_andr
      @eric_andr 4 года назад +1

      PredatorsGamingPS4 but it kills the tires after 3 laps

    • @hallo_welt_ag
      @hallo_welt_ag 4 года назад +5

      @@eric_andr so they have to manage car, fuel and especially the tires

    • @Corvin152
      @Corvin152 4 года назад +15

      And they should bring Back North Wilkesboro

    • @andrewh21
      @andrewh21 4 года назад +4

      DennyDelivers I think ism is extremely underrated

  • @RickinBaltimore
    @RickinBaltimore 4 года назад +44

    This is my favorite race of all time. The King in his final ride, Jeff Gordon starting his legendary career. The battle for the title. The fact Kulwicki won by ONE LAP as he led one more lap than Elliott.

    • @kramnull8962
      @kramnull8962 3 года назад +3

      And Earnhardt finishing the season with 1 victory to his name...

    • @millertime97jm
      @millertime97jm Год назад

      @@kramnull8962 between two pairs of back-to-back championship titles.

    • @kramnull8962
      @kramnull8962 Год назад

      @@millertime97jm Because 80% of his competition had died. Tim, Davey, Allan... But they didn't kill themselves in a car rearview mirror driving...

    • @kramnull8962
      @kramnull8962 Год назад +1

      @@millertime97jm You know what Pink Floyd and Dale Sr. has in common?
      Their last big hit was The Wall....

    • @amyparker9816
      @amyparker9816 10 месяцев назад

      @@kramnull8962 I can't imagine being so pathetic as to comment on a RUclips video (that wasn't even about Dale Earnhardt) and joke about his death. Over 20 years, and the Intimidator still lives rent free in your head.

  • @jimbo-fk4dq
    @jimbo-fk4dq 4 года назад +17

    In a way, Alan Kulwicki's title win is similar Roberto Clemente's 3,000 hit. Both getting them right before passing away untimely, and reminding us how important every moment is.

  • @90lxfox3
    @90lxfox3 4 года назад +218

    NASCAR used to be so good it was actually a battle for points and winning

    • @edwardyork4321
      @edwardyork4321 4 года назад

      DAMN SKIPPY 🏁🏁

    • @M1lesJames
      @M1lesJames 4 года назад +8

      NASCAR fans used to be good and didn't bitch about everything like children

    • @callmen4
      @callmen4 4 года назад +25

      @@M1lesJames I mean you shouldn't be allowed to win a championship racing half the races everybody else does or win 35 straight races then crash out in the last race just to lose the championship because of a points reset for the top 4 drivers.

    • @Full_Otto_Bismarck
      @Full_Otto_Bismarck 4 года назад +8

      @@M1lesJames nah, chase and tourney bullshit isnt real NASCAR, neither are splitting races with mandatory yellow flags. So take your cheesy jerry curls back to that two bit mexican baseball team Kenny, you dont know shit.

    • @M1lesJames
      @M1lesJames 4 года назад +1

      @@Full_Otto_Bismarck I guarantee I've been watching the sport longer than your soft ass who whines and complains about things when they don't get their way. Those local tracks all you fans love to clamor about run in stages just like the current NASCAR product.

  • @clickfornascarmemes5471
    @clickfornascarmemes5471 4 года назад +13

    R.i.p first Atlanta race of 2020

  • @LASTCARonBROCK
    @LASTCARonBROCK 4 года назад +63

    Fantastic video - you really captured the big storylines of one of the most storied races in NASCAR history. And congratulations on the sponsorship with AMS - I'm sure they loved it, too!

  • @ExecutiveAutomotiveSociety
    @ExecutiveAutomotiveSociety 4 года назад +4

    My family is new to NASCAR, but huge fans. While my wife cheers on Jimmy Johnson and revels over a lug nut from his car and my daughter’s numerous pictures with Earnhardt Jr. to sitting in Denny Hamlin’s car I never could pass on the memory of watching Richard Petty, Harry Gant, and my favorite, Davey Allison. My father’s constant jeering of his favorite Darrell Waltrip before he went Boogity, Boogity, Boogity. Well today I sat them all down in front of my television and played this video. As tears came to my eyes of the soldiers of the track that we lost I got lost in a moment that would never be repeated. A time when journeymen drivers could still compete and where defining who was your favorite was no easy affair. I respected everybody on that track. For 30 minutes today they experienced what I know and covet as NASCAR. As they realized where the polish victory lap came from and how the King should finish his last race, their eye’s brightened to why this sport is what it is today and can finally see what I see, a time when magic and legends were real. Thank you for another great video. Easily getting a big like from everybody and thanks for the memories. I’ll be sharing this on my website too.

  • @TBMartin
    @TBMartin 4 года назад +46

    What a fantastic story and fantastically told too. Adding a picture of that contract on the napkin was a really nice touch too. Thank you for this

  • @X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X
    @X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X 4 года назад +120

    Alan Kulwicki, a driver we can all look up to!
    And a battle for a championship, not some illegitimate entertainment product.

    • @jefferyrobertson7520
      @jefferyrobertson7520 4 года назад +7

      Underbird Alan kulwicki is one of the best car number 7 Hooters Ford Thunderbird

    • @X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X
      @X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X 4 года назад +1

      ​@@jefferyrobertson7520
      He had the talents only found in multiple people.

    • @jefferyrobertson7520
      @jefferyrobertson7520 4 года назад +2

      Underbird I agree I like the paint Scheme on the car from the early 90s

    • @X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X
      @X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X8X 4 года назад

      @@jefferyrobertson7520
      It's my desktop background ;)

    • @jefferyrobertson7520
      @jefferyrobertson7520 4 года назад +1

      Underbird my favorite NASCAR manufacturer of all time from the early 90s Chevrolet Buick Oldsmobile and Pontiac

  • @unvrknow22
    @unvrknow22 Год назад +4

    This race was so incredible that I can still vividly remember watching it live 30 years ago, back when I was just a young 10 year old kid. I still recall the feeling of my heart sinking when my favorite driver, Davey Allison, crashed out. I was absolutely devastated.
    But man, this video brought me back. What a fantastic presentation of such a historic event.

  • @railsandracing
    @railsandracing 4 года назад +6

    RIP Junior Johnson

  • @matthewkent6258
    @matthewkent6258 4 года назад +29

    GoingBack to the Winston Cup format will be amazing

    • @matthewkent6258
      @matthewkent6258 4 года назад

      @@alwaysopen7970 I wish they would I believe he says soemhmthing about that in the video

    • @st1220
      @st1220 3 года назад

      yes

  • @HendrickChase9
    @HendrickChase9 4 года назад +64

    This is gonna be great
    Edit: it was amazing

    • @unique11124
      @unique11124 4 года назад

      I know. The part about Jeff Gordon was awesome. Can't remember the rest. /s

  • @zzzx8017
    @zzzx8017 4 года назад +4

    I remember watching that season and race! I actually requested a championship picture of Allan Kulwicki and was extremely surprised that they sent me one with Allans autograph! One week after Allan was gone. :(

  • @Reegser
    @Reegser 4 года назад +7

    Alan Kulwicki and Davey Allison: two legends that are still missed to this day. We never got to witness what the future would’ve been like with them, but we know they would’ve been good, and they would’ve made history; and they did in 1992.
    Once again, another great video. Lots of emotion, sacrifice, fate and triumph put together for one of the biggest races in NASCAR history.
    Keep up the great work, Slap, and keep cuttin’ the onions buddy. 👍🏻

    • @Mavairo
      @Mavairo 4 года назад +1

      I like to think that if they hadn't died, and if Earnhardt hadn't bought it that Nascar would look VERY different today. Less template bs, no stupid playoffs, maybe a real rear suspension setup (the suspension nascar uses, was found in Trucks from the ww2 era). I think Gordon would have a couple more titles to his name too for that matter, as I think Earnhardt really pushed him after Dale died it seemed like the fire was never as hot with Gordon.

    • @Full_Otto_Bismarck
      @Full_Otto_Bismarck 4 года назад +1

      @@Mavairo nobody in the sport was the same after Earnhardt passed away, even his die hard haters were somber after that, and in my opinion its never been same the sport since that day

  • @zerodos_02
    @zerodos_02 4 года назад +15

    I'm not crying, there's just something in my eye!
    Great work slap, its my favorite moment ever with the 1996 finale right behind it.

  • @atomicorang
    @atomicorang 3 года назад +7

    Outstanding narratation. Really great race that had so many stories within the one race. RIP Alan Kulwiki and Davey Allison. I still remember thehelicopter crash

  • @NorthViewModelShop
    @NorthViewModelShop 2 года назад +5

    This was my very first nascar race I ever watched. I feel like it was a once in a life time event. So happy to know I seen it live. Alan will forever be my hero

  • @theflagstand
    @theflagstand 4 года назад +7

    And now I'm gonna live through the entire race, watch it full here on youtube, sometime this winter.

    • @Petermanchannel9
      @Petermanchannel9 4 года назад +1

      TheFlagstand I watched it a few months back. Amazing!

  • @Gforcebond
    @Gforcebond 3 года назад +2

    A lot of people don't remember this but some still do. At the start of 92 season Alan Kulwicki had the likes of Ray Evernham and Jimmy Makar working for him. We all know who Evernham is Jimmy Makar was Bobby Labonte's crew chief when they won the championship in 2000.

    • @zlinedavid
      @zlinedavid 2 года назад +1

      End of ‘91 for Evernham. He left AK just before Daytona to take the job of crew chief on Gordon’s Busch car.
      And Makar never worked for Alan. He spent 1991 at Penske as Rusty’s crew chief before moving to Gibbs in ‘92.

  • @Darktacomic
    @Darktacomic Год назад +3

    I know this is an old video but I have been watching every single one on the channel. Your story telling and voice put a chill down my spine talking about any sad part or hearing of the drivers deaths in plane crashes

  • @jmuncie05
    @jmuncie05 4 года назад +9

    Thank you for taking 11 year old me back to a special time in life. I was the biggest Davey Allison fan, and vividly remember riding the roller coaster that was that 1992 season. Your videos are amazing, keep up the good work.

  • @wesleyem3
    @wesleyem3 4 года назад +6

    As a young NASCAR fan myself (18 years old) I only have a surface level knowledge of races like this. I have no idea of all the pain, trials, and victories that lead up to these moments. Thank you for making these vids and congrats on the sponsor!

  • @GuyIncognito14
    @GuyIncognito14 4 года назад +25

    I've been waiting for this video since you announced it.

  • @CycloneRecords113
    @CycloneRecords113 4 года назад +7

    Your story telling is great but this one is amazing. The music was right and the feeling set was perfect

  • @raimarulightning
    @raimarulightning 2 года назад +2

    Damn. I'm not even a NASCAR fan, but I'm addicted to your channel

    • @joeyjohnson4826
      @joeyjohnson4826 2 года назад

      Hw is good, but Nascar at this time is so naturally dramatic, hes got good material 😁... I remember this, I was like 16, but I remember t hat hooter car, underchicken. Was awesome back then...

  • @CodyHicken
    @CodyHicken 4 года назад +8

    I had chills the whole way through, this is absolutely fantastic! PLEASE do more of the "deserves a closer look" videos!

  • @danieljohnson9351
    @danieljohnson9351 3 года назад +3

    Epic race. Epic championship battle. They didn't need a Chase or a playoff or stage racing to create artificial excitement.

    • @zlinedavid
      @zlinedavid 2 года назад +2

      I’ve said it many times: NASCAR has spent 3 decades trying to artificially replicate 1992.

  • @jacoballen3267
    @jacoballen3267 4 года назад +2

    That was my first NASCAR race I ever went to. Dad brought me and my brother there and WHAT A TREAT! Truly a memorable moment in my life.

  • @meikasroom851
    @meikasroom851 4 года назад +12

    I been waiting real time for this shit, Slap you got one of the best narrative voices ive ever heard.

  • @frontier556
    @frontier556 4 года назад +13

    This channel reminded why I used to love NASCAR when I was a kid in the late 1990's/2000's. Keep up the great stuff

  • @dohctorsmith1
    @dohctorsmith1 4 года назад +6

    Thank you brother for this. Remember this race (and year) like it was yesterday. Then they die months apart. RIP

  • @bajasummit6209
    @bajasummit6209 4 года назад +4

    For a channel with only 42.5k subs your production quality is no joke on par with some of the biggest creators on this site, your narration, subtle humor, attention to detail, and down right amazing job of piecing it all together makes it feel like more than just a RUclips video, it feels like a million dollar documentary, keep up the amazing work and I’m so glad I found your channel

  • @carlyslebrown1601
    @carlyslebrown1601 4 года назад +3

    As someone who first stumbled upon your channel just a few months ago, I'm happy that you've come so far, to even get a sponsor with one of the biggest speedways in NASCAR history. And guess what? The first video I ever watched on your channel? Was about Alan Kulwicki and his run to the championship, this race included. Pure Poetry in motion.

  • @joshiek7839
    @joshiek7839 4 года назад +2

    Paul Morris Motorsport in Australia gave their chassis’s letters rather than numbers. They would use this letter to name the car. “K car” was called Kulwicki and driven by Russel “The Enforcer” Ingall.

  • @SteveCastaneda93
    @SteveCastaneda93 4 года назад +20

    Excellent video; had me engaged from the very start! And congrats on the sponsorship, too; that’s freaking awesome to see how this channel has come and will keep going! Hopefully Atlanta can host a final race in the future.

  • @legorobotics1017
    @legorobotics1017 Год назад +3

    Fun fact if NASCAR kept the Winston Points Jeff’s a 7 time champ
    Meaning at one point in history all three 7 times raced at the same time(some of Jimmies would go to Jeff)

  • @StevenRosario2025
    @StevenRosario2025 4 года назад +6

    Damn, man.. damn. I just got into the sport and I teared up.. DAMN. wow..

    • @springtapfnafweekly5483
      @springtapfnafweekly5483 4 года назад

      Well welcome man get ready for some bad races and some of the best races of all time

  • @austinblansett9900
    @austinblansett9900 4 года назад +7

    I’m simple. I see slap post a video. I watch. I enjoy. I like. I wait for the next one. It’s yet to fail.

  • @neonicplays
    @neonicplays 3 года назад +2

    As a non nascar fan who truly did not know how this ended this has been a phenominal video

  • @owenlawrence380
    @owenlawrence380 4 года назад +9

    I did shed a tear watching this video. Thank you so much for making this and thank you Atlanta motor speedway for sponsoring it

  • @hallo_welt_ag
    @hallo_welt_ag 4 года назад +6

    Well S1ap you don't have to thank us. WE have to thank YOU for making this Video

  • @sunshinevapes6486
    @sunshinevapes6486 4 года назад +3

    Congratulations on sponsorship from Atlanta Motor Speedway. Man you put together great videos they really take me back I remember this race and watching it when I was a kid. It for sure was one of the greatest races of all time. Keep up the great work I'll continue to to watch your Channel. You've come a long ways in a year and keep taking us back to times when we were younger and continue to give us fond memories of a better time in NASCAR. A time when men where as tough is Davey Allison and as self-promoting and challenging themselves as Alan Kulwicki. These guys were the best of the best out there racing week after week, no sponsorships from their parents owning the sponsor, no self-loathing cry babies expecting that everyone out there on the track owes them something. They made their own way with there own rules. Thanks again for the nostalgic video.

  • @redzeppelin6
    @redzeppelin6 3 года назад +3

    If watching sports can teach anyone anything, it's that fate does not care who you are.
    What an amazing time for racing it was. Really set the bar high for what the 90's for Nascar would be.

  • @andysee6996
    @andysee6996 4 года назад +3

    You never mentioned what happened to Davey Allison in that year's All Star Race. He passed Kyle Petty in the final frontstretch and just as he was crossing the finish line, his car got sideways and he hit the wall. Allison won but he couldn't attend the celebration in victory lane.

    • @ThePaperRobotChannel
      @ThePaperRobotChannel 4 года назад

      Allison's career was just batshit crazy

    • @BSfromCS
      @BSfromCS 4 года назад

      I believe he suffered a severe concussion in that wreck, and a broken clavicle?

  • @Mavairo
    @Mavairo 4 года назад +5

    I'm so glad I came to this channel when I did. I've never seen a youtube channel explode in popularity before it happened. It's been a wild ride seeing your vids getting linked on facebook. It's been a hell of a trip riding along. I can only imagine what it's been like for you, up to this point.

  • @81casperflip
    @81casperflip 4 года назад +7

    As much as I've heard this story and seen this race, i knew your video would be awesome

  • @broran_
    @broran_ 4 года назад +6

    My man made a video centered around Atlanta that was so good, the track sponsored the video! I legit made popcorn to watch this, best video you've made to date!

  • @QuickDrawWP
    @QuickDrawWP Год назад +3

    The climax of NASCAR. We have been in the epilogue since. The decline has accelerated after 2000.

  • @TheSurrealGoose
    @TheSurrealGoose 4 года назад +9

    Great job, Slap. And congratulations on the fantastic sponsorship.

  • @TSemasFl
    @TSemasFl 4 года назад +1

    I watched this race, this was at the height of Nascar. I was a big Bill Elliott fan back then.

  • @corbinselanne7990
    @corbinselanne7990 4 года назад +5

    Kulwicki in 92 was the second-to-last owner-driver to win the Cup title, as Tony Stewart used a tiebreaker to claim 2011 over Carl Edwards

    • @Ob1tuber
      @Ob1tuber 3 года назад +1

      But Tony has the full backing of Gene Haas, Hendrick, and maybe Roush-Yates, so he was a much better situation in ‘11

  • @michaelmarburger1003
    @michaelmarburger1003 4 года назад +4

    Honestly dude this video is soooooooooooooo freakin' awesome. You presented everything I hoped you would and so much more. This is great. I watched this whole season on TV and was actually at the 1992 Hooters 500 in Atlanta and here you have presented information I didn't even know about or had forgotten. This is honestly a stellar video presentation of probably the greatest season in NASCAR. I can not compliment you enough on this.

  • @emeyer6963
    @emeyer6963 4 года назад +3

    Seems like just yesterday when this race was run but it was 27 years ago.Would of been a different Nascar had Davey and Alan lived.RIP to both.Gone but not forgotten!

  • @hendo337
    @hendo337 4 года назад +1

    I've seen the trophy for this race at the Nascar Museum in Dawsonville, GA. It is one of the coolest things I have ever seen.

  • @TheUnsilentMajorityBigmo-ev8sr
    @TheUnsilentMajorityBigmo-ev8sr 3 года назад

    NASCAR WAS so fun to watch. I’m thankful for RUclips that allows some of us to relive some good memories.

  • @rjweb4961
    @rjweb4961 4 года назад +4

    I wasn’t even close to being born yet and this is still my favorite championship. And my second favorite driver of all time

  • @chaseschwinn8826
    @chaseschwinn8826 4 года назад +6

    So many great drivers together at once!!

  • @Makeybussines
    @Makeybussines 3 года назад +2

    This is a perfect example of a topic I don't really care about, presented so well that I loved every second of the video anyway and can't wait to watch more :) Thanks for the great video @S1apSh0es

  • @JLitten48
    @JLitten48 2 года назад

    I can remember watching the Atlanta race. I never even knew how much significance it held until I watched this really. It is my childhood. And you explain it so well and in such detail. Great job!

  • @joemarucci182
    @joemarucci182 3 года назад +2

    Thank You for another great video!!! Getting to see NASCAR s version of “Murderers Row” all together for 1 race was really cool. Sadly there’s a few of them no longer with us, but this here just enhances our love and respect we have for all of them.
    To hear the personal stories that were building up to this is the best part. Amazing how they all had their different struggles but yet all ended up here. It’s what makes sports so great. Getting back up after being constantly knocked down is what great people do.
    Very inspiring video!!
    Thanks Again!!

  • @hypgar8678
    @hypgar8678 3 года назад +1

    I watch this same video at least 3 times a week and it never ceases to amaze me.

  • @smokey8785
    @smokey8785 4 года назад +1

    Gives me chills watching your videos. Can't get enough of them Keep up the great work!

  • @pjrye5870
    @pjrye5870 3 года назад

    This video made me the NASCAR fan I am today. I’ve watched this video 4 or 5 times now bc it’s phenomenal. Great content. Please keep these kind of NASCAR history videos coming

  • @AdamHemi
    @AdamHemi 2 года назад +3

    I didn't expect Junior Johnson to be the low-key villian of this whole story ._.

  • @adgibson82
    @adgibson82 4 года назад +9

    Loving this channel. Don’t like NASCAR anymore, but thanks for reminding me of the good old days.

  • @jerjar2
    @jerjar2 8 месяцев назад

    I've watched this video many times, and it continues to be just as good as the first time i watched it. Fantastic piece

  • @Seriousdegree96
    @Seriousdegree96 4 года назад +2

    Everything about this video is amazing and I’m glad someone someone was able to highlight such an important moment in nascar history. Def a big fan of your work slap👍🏻

  • @91lemlem
    @91lemlem 2 года назад +2

    This race is like November 5th 1955 in BTTF. Love coming back to your videos dude, watched a lot of them several times. Thanks

  • @johnnyb1030
    @johnnyb1030 Год назад +1

    I hope you still see comments from old videos but I love every single video you have done. It's been a pleasure to find this channel and learn and revisit memories of my childhood.

  • @RyanTennant
    @RyanTennant 3 года назад

    I'm somewhere in that crowd pressed up against that fence when Richard Petty is going around for one last lap. Absolutely amazing video, thank you for making it.

  • @SaberToothLawnTigers
    @SaberToothLawnTigers 4 года назад +1

    Such a great video, had to watch it again. I'll never forget my Dad tearing up about Davey while watching an end of the season overview on espn or tsn, now I know why. RIP Davey, Clifford and Alan

  • @stevemason5173
    @stevemason5173 2 года назад

    I'm back again in 2021 as I said in a previous comment about this race. I really love how you have put this video together with all the information on the drivers and the clips of the videos used. I have this entire race in VHS tape and 2 VHS players incase one should die of old age. Watching this race over and over along with your excellent and outstanding video somehow, someway time warps me back to that exciting day full of fond, fond memories. I miss those days of NASCAR something awful. I miss those days of NHRA racing also!!!
    Thanks once again for your amazing video!!!

  • @TheRatic0n
    @TheRatic0n 4 года назад +5

    This video instantly goes up to among your best. Great storytelling and great use of video.
    If your video-making skills could be compared to actual racing, i'd say you are better on long speedways than short tracks. You seem more relaxed in the long videos like this at around 30 minutes where you can squeeze in all the small details you want, and go back and forth in the story to make up the whole picture rather than try to fit everything in at 15 minutes or less.

  • @mdrlhighlights7076
    @mdrlhighlights7076 4 года назад +7

    I have been waiting so long for this!

  • @nmufred1
    @nmufred1 4 года назад +2

    I’ve seen many videos on this topic, but you actually dove into the backstories (specifically Kyle, Harry and Mark) for setting up this race. Also, you covered the race and had a good analysis of it, including the cautions and pivotal pit stops. Great work!

  • @Petermanchannel9
    @Petermanchannel9 4 года назад +1

    I watched this race after watching your first video about it. After knowing what was going on made it even more incredible.

  • @GK-ud8dv
    @GK-ud8dv 4 года назад +1

    Absolutely riveting production... I couldn't look away for a second.

  • @ljgarrison6910
    @ljgarrison6910 4 года назад

    I love these videos, you could really do so much better than any TV documentaries, you're so passionate, these are brilliant, thankyou for all this free and amazing content.

  • @danieljohnson9351
    @danieljohnson9351 3 года назад +2

    One of the greatest championship finales ever and they didn't need a silly "chase" or playoffs or artificial excitement to make it that way.

  • @MikeG_HATE
    @MikeG_HATE Год назад

    Excellent video S1APSH0ES !!! The 92 Hooters 500 was a great race with many stories to talk about and that thrilling championship battle. You certainly put a tremendous amount of effort and research into your videos and they are some of the best Nascar videos I've watched. Thanks ! 😁👍🏁