"I Grabbed Cale (Yarborough) and Spun Him Around" The Day NASCAR Changed Forever

[@NASCARFAN93100]

The Race That Set The Foundation for NASCAR's influence in Pop Culture for Generations to come

[@dhammiam]

For sure. I was 8 years old and I remember watching it LIVE as I was a Cale Yarborough fan. I told this to Donnie and he said “I knew there was a reason I didn’t like you” 😂 jokingly

[@FrankF-vp4pt]

Bobby Allison sticking his nose in was the problem. He instigated the whole thing. Cale actually played football and was a great running back. Not sure about the rumor of his competing in golden gloves boxing but regardless both Allison's bit off more than they could chew if it wasn't broken up.

[@dhammiam]

Cale was tough as nails. Donnie told me Bobby started fights and he would finish them 😂

[@fordenginebuildersv8power184]

Man I remember that wreck and the fight! The hell it was a couple years before they made up

[@RowdyRuth]

But for a blizzard and nothing else to watch NASCAR might have become just a memory. I have been listening to the races on the radio and this was the first time they aired one on television, it was cool AF. 😊

[@dhammiam]

I remember that day as a kid, and watching it LIVE as well. I grew up in Charlotte

[@Pwg1985]

Donnie is a story teller. He crashed ole Cale. Because he was almost always in the way. I like Bobby and Donnie. But boy is he a big talker when the other guy isn’t around to tell his side of the story.

[@dhammiam]

😂 Donnie always has some great stories every time we talk.

[@evdallas123]

And there's a fight!

[@dhammiam]

Back in the day there was wrestlin’ and racin’ in Charlotte that was all I watched on tv. This race fit right in to both 😂

[@evdallas123]

@@dhammiam yep

[@x-man5056]

Little short squaty guy? The little short squaty guy was more than you could take on the best day of your life Donnie. My money on Cale against you and your brother. This is a fish story.

[@spooler7828]

The first race I ever watch of NASCAR aka Winston Cup.

[@dhammiam]

I wish it had stayed Winston Cup