I sure do miss the "Rock." I use to go to all the races there, Darlington, Charlotte and North Wilkesboro. Thanks so much for posting these races. It really helps during these crazy times. Stay safe everyone!!
Went to my first race here in 84 was 15 went to many more over the yrs and at Darlington I live about an hour from both, makes my heart hurt every time I drive by the Rock seeing it sitting there like it is
Michael Eric yes you are correct most of them are like now days. It didn’t used to be like that about the only mile and a half tracks that was used was Atlanta and Charlotte. But it’s hard to beat the old tracks. Glad they still have darlington, Richmond, Martinsville New Hampshire, Phoenix and all the road courses. Those tracks usually provide the nascar circuit with better racing.
You could tell by Tim Brewers demeanor that team had already fallen apart. From what I remember Brewer said they didn’t even deserve to win that race. That’s in no way taking anybody away from Neil.
Thats a weird story. Rick Hendrick came to DW during the year and offered him a ride and contract. DW was in a contract year with Johnson but Johnson hadn't been in talks with him. DW went to talk to Johnson and told him what Hendrick offered ( which included a huge salary increase) hoping John's would make a counter offer. DW didn't want to leave. Johnson paused and then told him that he needed to take that offer. Waltrip still hadn't fully decided to leave until he walked in and his crew guys asked him why he was leaving. Johnson basically made the decision for him. Waltrip signed with Hendrick shortly after
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I sure do miss the "Rock." I use to go to all the races there, Darlington, Charlotte and North Wilkesboro. Thanks so much for posting these races. It really helps during these crazy times. Stay safe everyone!!
Thanks for posting the races helps us people staying at home bored to death have something to watch 👍🏁🏁
One of the best race tracks ever built.
Neil Bonnett was a real driver, too...lol
Went to my first race here in 84 was 15 went to many more over the yrs and at Darlington I live about an hour from both, makes my heart hurt every time I drive by the Rock seeing it sitting there like it is
Great video thanks for posting. Rockingham was one of my favorite tracks to watch. So much better than those 1.5 or 2.0 milers out west.
most tracks are that way, except Daytona, Talladega super speedway , or short tracks like Bristol, Dover
Michael Eric yes you are correct most of them are like now days. It didn’t used to be like that about the only mile and a half tracks that was used was Atlanta and Charlotte. But it’s hard to beat the old tracks. Glad they still have darlington, Richmond, Martinsville New Hampshire, Phoenix and all the road courses. Those tracks usually provide the nascar circuit with better racing.
You could tell by Tim Brewers demeanor that team had already fallen apart. From what I remember Brewer said they didn’t even deserve to win that race. That’s in no way taking anybody away from Neil.
Awesome seeing the whole race available. Used to be only the first half was on here.
I love watching races at The Rock
This was the 1.500th all time NASCAR Cup Series race.
What a fun looking race track!
I never realized Mike Skinner even had a license to run in cup in the 80s. Turns out he raced quite a few events in cup prior to joining RCR!
Thank you for posting
Geoffrey Bodine wearing an open face helmet. Never saw that before.
Was around this time or '87 he moved to the dirt bike helmet.
@@dwkulcsar I think i saw him with bike helmet in 1985. Seems like he switched between helmets time to time.
Why is a picture of Waltrip's car on the cover of the video when Bonnet won the race?
Why did Darrell leave junior Johnson?
Thats a weird story. Rick Hendrick came to DW during the year and offered him a ride and contract. DW was in a contract year with Johnson but Johnson hadn't been in talks with him. DW went to talk to Johnson and told him what Hendrick offered ( which included a huge salary increase) hoping John's would make a counter offer. DW didn't want to leave. Johnson paused and then told him that he needed to take that offer. Waltrip still hadn't fully decided to leave until he walked in and his crew guys asked him why he was leaving.
Johnson basically made the decision for him. Waltrip signed with Hendrick shortly after