When did Bobby Allison wreck at Talladega?
When did Bobby Allison wreck at Talladega?
1987
Fortunately, the elder Allison was uninjured in the crash. Bobby Allison’s wrecked race car sat on the frontstretch after his horrific crash in the 1987 Winston 500.
What is the biggest crash in Nascar history?
2002 Aaron’s 312 at Talladega: On lap 14, the largest crash in modern NASCAR history (1972–present) took place at the exit of turn two, with 31 cars being involved.
What happened to Davey Allison Nascar?
That summer, Allison was in the middle of another solid season with eight top-10s and a victory at Richmond when the unthinkable happened. Allison tragically died when a helicopter he was piloting violently crashed at Talladega Superspeedway. His death stunned the sports world.
What happened Bobby Allison?
On June 19, 1988, at the midpoint of the 1988 season, Allison crashed on lap 1 of the Miller High Life 500. Initially he survived a head-on hit into the outside barrier but then suddenly Jocko Maggiacomo t-boned Allison in the driver’s side of the car, nearly killing Allison.
How many people died in Talladega Superspeedway crash?
Bottom line is, the crash didn’t kill 1,000 people — not even one. One woman reportedly lost an eye, but numerous others suffered only cuts and bruises from the flying shrapnel. The Talladega catch-fencing on the frontstretch was tested yet again when Carl Edwards’ Ford launched up the wall April 26, 2009.
What happened at Talladega Park?
In the garages, angst was pervasive, especially among the Chevrolet teams. Drivers reported that the rear tires of the Monte Carlo SS were lifting off the pavement going into Turn 3 of the mammoth, 2.66-mile speedway. Talladega was indeed, at the time, without restricted engines, the fastest enclosed racetrack in the world.
How long was Allison’s car airborne at Talladega?
Reviewing video now, it appears that Allison’s car was airborne for perhaps three seconds. It seemed so much longer at the time. Everything seemed to go into slow motion. Bill Elliott set the all-time NASCAR qualifying record, 212.809 mph, at Talladega on April 30, 1987.
Who won the 1987 Winston 500 at Alabama?
Larry Nuber. The 1987 Winston 500 was a NASCAR Winston Cup Series racing event that took place on May 3, 1987, at Alabama International Motor Speedway in Talladega, Alabama. The race was a turning point in the balance between stock car speed and safety in NASCAR. Davey Allison was the winner of the race, cut ten laps short due to darkness.
