NASCAR on NBC: Hendrick Motorsports plane crash

NASCAR on NBC's on-air tribute to the members of Hendrick Motorsports who were killed in a plane crash on the way to Martinsville Speedway in 2004. Bill Weber reports.

[@Gforcebond]

it's really not fair. Rick gives so much to everybody. Bad things always seem to happen to good people. It's just not fair.

[@RacingGirlyxox]

It's unbelievable that this October it will be 7 years since that devastating crash... I was listening to Jeff's radio transmission between he and Robby Loomis, and Robby came over the radio to tell Jeff that NASCAR wanted to see him in the hauler immediately following the race. The first thing that came to my mind was that he had done something on-track to be 'scolded' for... and then when Jim Hunter came on to deliver the news, it was instant silence. Now Jim is gone as well, RIP all

[@ethantaube2512]

14 years ago today this happened. Sad day for Nascar

[@randyhutchinson9910]

I remember, one night, Jeff Gordon approached me, with a distinguished man in his company, his name, was Randy Dorton, we sat up till 3 am, talkin engines, wrist pin height, crank shaft stroke, and valve timing, I'm proud of that night, and proud to call Jeff Gordon, and Randy Dorton, my friends

[@amarritza]

I really loved this tribute because it explained how important the lesser-known people were, both to the organization, and to the people who loved them. Very moving. RIP

[@BaraBikeCo]

you could just hear the pain in Jeff's voice

[@ThugMuffinification]

And today, Jr took the win for the Hendrick team. His first win ever at this track. Very fitting it be him who wins on this anniversary.

[@mtymaus]

It's hard to put into words what it feels like to be part of this organization, even remotely, like any of us who work for one of Mr. Hendrick's dealerships. He and his family are so giving it's hard to describe. I can't imagine what that day was like for them. God bless them all.

[@JenniferClark24]

3 more days it will have been 18 years. So hard to believe.

[@jakefaust4409]

16 yrs ago never forgotten

[@lbj330_]

Always in our hearts. 10 years ago.

[@luisrosales9349]

Lebron James you going to the Lakers?

[@christophersmith8486]

@@luisrosales9349 yes

[@vtnascar14]

i wasnt a nascar fan as yet, but i know now that the Hendrick Motorsports team will always remember and cherish the good times

[@railtruckdriver853]

whatever mistakes mister Hendrick has made in his business or personal life I seriously doubt you could find one person to ever say anything bad about this man!

[@PixelAMatic]

Hi, you don't have to believe me, but my Aunt was killed in this plane crash, i wasn't around when she died, but i hear many stories about her. RIP Elisabeth Morrison, you have been missed

[@RDarth]

As a Rusty Wallace fan who couldn't stand Hendrick Motorsports dominance in the 90s, it was quite surprising to hear what Rick did for Rusty's Blue Max team during 1989. Wow that is something else. Rick Hendrick is one of the great people in nascar.

[@randyhutchinson9910]

so sad, I remember Ricky, I liked him a lot, I don't wish this situation, on anyone,

[@wintunnel23]

I chose to stay home and in the end my thoughts and prayers with mr.hendricks

[@acenace24]

Rick Hendrick is the man, now his mother is in heaven, RIP Mary

[@rockypc24]

i was at the race at martinsville when we lost them and the next day we drived to mooresville to go see all the shops and we went to penskie and the wood brothers and david stremmes nationwide shop and EVERONE was affected by this

[@j2mesp4c]

A Terrible Tragedy For Hendrick Motorsports!!!!!

[@stenbak88]

Success comes from love

[@danielsanchez09]

Today would be 17 years since the tragedy & Kyle Larson won the car in the similar paint scheme that Ricky drove

[@redneckgamers897]

RIP Ricky Hendrick

[@brandonpennington1983]

I will never forget those days, Jimmie won Martinsville to horrible news, then he won Atlanta with them all on the hood, and won Martinsville when they went back, that is story book just like when Dale Jr won Daytona in July after his daddy died in the 500. NASCAR has had some special moments. It's part of my life I couldn't imagine a life without NASCAR.

[@BuschWhackerReviews]

Such a terrible loss !!! especially Ricky Hendrick he had such a promising career!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tammywhitaker963]

RIP🌹

[@vernwhite568]

So sad 2018 still remember

[@thefsxflyer]

Jeez, anyone part of the Hendrick team should stay away from planes around October 20-31

[@Faygo069]

IMHO this plane crash was worse than 9/11 b/c the Hendricks were people who touched America and we could all relate to because we sit with our families around the tube and bond with each other and the Hendricks made that possible for us. RIP!

[@Jake-se8zz]

Eric Jankowski you a fucking idiot

[@ericshaffer8380]

Says this is worse than 9/11. Can't even spell Hendrick.

[@andrearosendaul]

My babysitter's son was at there campsite near the crash site and she told me all they heard was a loud KABOOM

[@wakeywolf4640]

Sad day 15 years ago

[@skeleguns10oooooo10]

Pilot error resulting in Controlled flight into terrain, navigational issues and inclement weather ruled as contributing factors.

[@sametozkan9175]

What if Ricky Hendrick is still alive he is owner of Hendrick Motorsports in lower series and to replace his retired father Rick in cup series.

[@tammywhitaker963]

Martinsville🌹

[@CloudStrife8894]

@Gforcebond just like dale sr he can walk out of a car that is demolished and survive but he hits the wall hes dead

[@majorpain4570]

sounds like a Kobe story lol

[@redneckgamers897]

if it wasn't for Ricky Vickers would have never Drove for a top team

[@myracochran725]

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[@sudsysutherland359]

What hockey is to Detroit?? I'm Canadian & i laugh that Detroit calls themselves "Hockey Town" they can't even sell out, the only time they sell out is if they go deep into the playoffs or during the regular season vs Toronto,Montreal,Colorado etc. You want to see a true "Hockey Town" come to Toronto which is also the home of the "Hockey Hall Of Fame", it doesn't matter if Toronto wins or loses they sell out just like Montreal or any Canadian team for that matter. The true "Hockey Town" in the States is Minnesota.

[@tylersmith4265]

The bruins always sell out games.

[@CraigTodd924]

Most Americans don't watch hockey anyway.

[@tammywhitaker963]

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