When Pocono Was NASCAR's Most Brutal Track

[@KellieLeigh48]

One thing that makes Pocono so dangerous is the fact you're at 200 mph going into the tunnel turn and u have no banking to slow down. We've seen some incredibly hard hits there due to it. Great video NFJJ

[@tjp72675]

Yeah they have that very long front stretch which is almost mile long, they get up to 200-205 MPH and have to slow down for that tight turn 1, which is maybe 75 or 80 MPH

[@Gage_Brumley]

@@tjp72675 they go waay faster than 90mph in turn 1. It's more around 140mph

[@tjp72675]

@@Gage_Brumley not really the point exactly how fast they go in the corner, its just to illustrate that they are going over 200 mph on that long straight, then hard on the brakes to make that tight turn 1.

[@shannon5373]

Do you not know that the tunnel turn at Pocono is the exact same dimensions as all four turns at INDY! not to mention a lot more people have been killed at INDY than any other track on the circuit. Nobody is crying to get INDY off the schedule

[@MarsJenkar]

@@shannon5373 The difference is that Indy has only one basic configuration used for its turns--quarter mile, nine degree banking, ninety degrees. Relatively easy to configure a car to take four nearly identical turns. Pocono has _three_ distinct turns, and optimizing for the tunnel turn means you aren't as well-prepared for the two sharper turns. Oval tracks with asymmetric turns like that tend to be difficult to configure for. Like Pocono. Like Darlington. This makes the Tricky Triangle of Pocono that much more inherently dangerous than a lot of tracks. One other thing to consider about the mortality rate at Indy is that the IMS has been around for a lot _longer_ than the vast majority of tracks on the circuit, and much of that history took place before many basic safety measures we now take for granted even existed. I suspect the mortality rate during overlapping eras will still not be _great_ for Indy, but likely not as scary as it does if you include those earlier years.

[@lucasesquivel2525]

Pocono was recently Indycar's most feared track, from the unfortunate fatality of Justin Wilson, to Robert Wikens crash that left him paralyzed, and then the 2019 big one, after that it saw Indycar decision to never return to Pocono again

[@andredeketeleastutecomplex]

Wickens*

[@Ryeblue]

Actually IndyCar left, because lack of a sponsor

[@nascargavin8]

it was sponsorship, actually.

[@ANGELMADFIARGR2008]

At least it didn't flip like hunter rey in 2018 indyvar race

[@Angie-Pants]

Wilson's accident was a total fluke that could have happened anywhere, I don't think you can really attribute it to the track.

[@travistyson2011]

Pocono also was the first track to try a "safer barrier" by using boiler plates that could rebound the impact in turn one....but you could also punch through them or shear the car in half

[@JasonTrew2018]

Turn 9 at Riverside had a boilerplate wall, and so did Dover

[@stayathome2]

That wasn't for safety, as much as it was for saving money. Dirt would constantly wash underneath it, causing problems on the track. The boilerplate could cut into a car (especially an Indycar) when broken. A stupid idea which eventually was changed.

[@BC41B]

Pocono is scary but watching Michael Waltrip’s car cut in absolute HALF at Bristol at the vehicle gate opening was the scariest I’ve ever seen live - could’ve swore we just witnessed a fatality, everyone there did. When Mikey walked out and surveyed what just occurred, he got the biggest standing O of his life all while we were looking at each other going “how in the absolute hell is he not dead right now…” Thankfully he wasn’t!

[@davidrice3337]

I was there at Bristol when Waltrip hit the gate entrance - I'm glad he wasn't hurt but + "mikey" isn't exactly someone I respect - just the opposite

[@BC41B]

@@davidrice3337 I get it - there’s a bunch of drivers that I don’t necessarily want to have beers with either, but I surely don’t wish injury or worse on any of them. Couldn’t stand Sr even tho my guy was great friends with him, but def didn’t want nor wish what happened to him. Realize the risks but still don’t wanna see anyone perm injured or worse. Have a great day!

[@JasonTrew2018]

I have pics of the 2 destroyed cars from Bristol (Waltrip and Harmon) when I went to Talladega and toured the International Motorsports Hall of Fame & Museum

[@BC41B]

@@JasonTrew2018 Crazy that either survived without any or with very little injury(ies) ain’t it??!!??

[@JasonTrew2018]

@@BC41B sure is

[@BSNFabricating]

As hard as it might be to imagine, the fastest 500-mile-race ever run was at Pocono Raceway -- Juan Pablo Montoya won the 2014 IndyCar race at an average speed of over 202 mph.

[@Katomivt]

That distinction is actually held by Auto Club in 2003

[@Katomivt]

Correction: that was a 400 mile race

[@Nickdude56]

Montoya managed to crash into a Jet Dryer…

[@theLongPigChef]

@@Nickdude56 Lol. He sure did. I always wanted to see him do better in the cup series, but he always had something happen.

[@Nickdude56]

@@theLongPigChef kinda like Danica🤣

[@TheShockninja]

Of all the brutal crashes that occurred at Pocono, I am surprised that the only fatality was the IndyCar wreck that killed Justin Wilson in what was a freak incident, which he was struck by debris from Sage Karam. Had he arrived there a second sooner or later, nobody would have died at Pocono.

[@BSNFabricating]

If Justin Wilson had been a few inches in one direction or the other, he's still be racing today. As far as fatalities, they used to run a Modified race, the Race of Champions, at Pocono Raceway -- not on the big oval, but a short oval course that incorporated part of the front straightaway. In 1989, a driver named Don Pratt lost his life in a crash in that race.

[@thetechfromheaven]

Or if he had the halo, he would be alive. There are a lot of "Could've Should've" situations like that, but also that's why we have better safety now.

[@michaellavin6417]

@@BSNFabricating So true! In fact, I do not know whether the "track" itself caused Pratt's death. If I remember correctly (I read about it, as I did not attend and have not seen video of the impact, just the aftermath), the track/NASCAR placed concrete barriers at the end of straightaway. Why they would not simply let the car continue off down the long straight to prevent an impact (and be picked up by a wrecker) along the road that was on the backstretch at the time befuddles me. The videos I've seen of the ROC on the 3/4-mile track look amazing. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mWPKd3SdobirY80 I believe the video shows the last ROC from Pocono in 1991. I do not know whether they changed the barriers and such after Pratt's death. From what I can see, the video never gives a complete view of the barriers in the First Turn. I assume they'd be the same those in Turn 4, which the camera shows several times. Also, you can see the road on the backstretch to the big track, along with the space in the wall that could have split a car in two. Their starting more than 50 cars contributed to some problems from my perspective. I'd have loved to have seen that race at Pocono.

[@stayathome2]

@@michaellavin6417 That crash is on YT. You're right, the decision to place concrete barriers perpendicular to the front straight is one of dumbest things I've ever seen at a racetrack. And it was absolutely responsible for this drivers death. Why the need for a barrier when you have a quarter mile of straight for a runoff?

[@BlackslooklikeHarambe]

It’s not as hilarious since it was only 1. It’s only entertaining when the crashes cause that, and makes it hilarious

[@Guiltless765]

Davey Allison was my favorite driver and that wreck was terrifying.Still sad he was lost so young.

[@charliesmith7942]

The Davey Allison crash will always be the most famous and breathtaking one at that track

[@williamflamholtz5762]

Can't believe you didn't include Elliot Sadler, and the numerous other brake failures going into turn 1

[@naterdc]

Totally agree but, to be fair, there wasn't really a great camera angle of that one to really demonstrate how BRUTAL the hit was. I'll never understand how he "walked away" from that.

[@n1ghteng4le]

He did at the end right?

[@robtans5042]

Petty was a oddamn tough person. Survived a lot of crashes. The King.

[@TheRealDill93]

All them guys were

[@EnvirotekCleaningSystems]

At 7:35 they are circling the top of Dave's white helmet getting pushed against his window net. I remember that from watching the race.

[@nashkar6561]

I'm being serious, playing Pocono on the video games is still scary...

[@danachappell9783]

Buddy Arrington was in a violent crash at Pocono in 1986 resulting in a head injury and I think a broken leg. He ended up missing races, most notably Michigan in June where substitute driver Rick Baldwin would have a bad driver side crash in qualifying that would result in his head hitting the wall. Baldwin would be comatose until his death in 1997 as a result of massive head injuries.

[@gth804f]

Arrington's crash was due to him deciding to pull up in front of oncoming traffic, though. Less to do with the track and more to do with a, ahem, questionable driver decision.

[@danielraynor4075]

Was at Pocono and I saw Davey's crash in 92 and I was surprised that he survived it, but we lost him later on, and that was a sad time for a few, thanks for the clip

[@Ok16_nicetry]

A year later

[@tommykeeran6776]

Pocono basically ended Jimmie Johnson's competitve career. He won at Dover the week before, had a horrific crash at Pocono where he was visibly shaken, and then never won again. I know he'll say otherwise, but that can't be a coincidence. I truly believe that wreck scared him and he was just never the same again.

[@DarkHound5]

Elliott Sadler's hit was the hardest in Nascar History. Scary One, I was there for that one.

[@robertross1992]

Did he go airborne?

[@DarkHound5]

@@robertross1992 He went over the infield wall IIRC

[@marine4lyfe85]

No he just went straight into the inside dirt bank at about 160 mph. How he didn't die of a basal skull fracture J don't know.

[@TWOhype23]

Pocono is my home track and my 2nd favorite track overall and I got to say, I’ve been avoiding it in video games my whole life lmao. I can usually run better at any given road course lol

[@RSDX99]

I was at Pocono when Davy flipped but we were sitting towards the first turn and never saw Davy's car until it was on a flatbed on the way back to the pits. No video screens back then.

[@spd7693]

Poccono definitely is the track I fear most and I'd most likely never try driving on. Just look at it - three long straights and three sharp turns, this is the track. (It's a triangle after all, so this is expected. Triangles always have (at least two) sharp angles.) And all three turns are different from each other in terms of lean and width. You want to overtake on the straights, on the turns you almost almost have to stop. That is the hardest track in NASCAR, even today! And my main reason to respect Denny Hamlin, despite not liking his way of racing. He simply is unbeatable on this track.

[@Lcngopher]

Jeff gordon also had a break failure going into turn one at pocono in 2006 before jimmies and bubbas

[@pumpkinking5174]

I love Pocono. It's one of the most unique tracks ever. 3 turns that were modeled after Trenton, Milwaukee and Indy. If you never heard of Trenton Speedway, google is your friend.

[@RSDX99]

I watched Richard Petty win at Trenton back in the '60s or 70s can't remember the dates anymore.

[@speedwayanywhere6845]

Honestly the one that sticks out to me is when Dave Marcus helmet was thru the window net at Pocono . Add to that Wickens and Wilson. I love the track but DAMN, its dangerous

[@ironpanther2420]

I remember that! Buddy Baker had even pointed out in the replays that the window net had likely saved Dave's life. Dave Marcis was well into his 50's at the time so the fact he walked away from that was basically a miracle.

[@speedwayanywhere6845]

@@ironpanther2420 I spoke to Dave at the Dick Trickle Memorial dedication. His only response was "we all know what we're getting into". Coming from the veteran like him I really didn't have anything to follow up

[@thegreattreon0177]

The Tunnel Turn at Pocono was the absolute most feared turn in all of racing back then

[@slush8774]

4:59 "dinoco's all mine!"

[@josephreilly6328]

Great job on this, Pocono is a favorite. The old announcers are great to listen to new broadcasters not so much. Dave Marcis and Kurt Bush almost exact point of impact.

[@clintscroggs65]

I was at the '92 race when Davey crashed. The track is so big and we were sitting about 2/3 of the way down the front stretch. We couldn't see any of it. We only heard the track announcers describing the crash. Later we saw the destroyed car being brought back to the pits on the flatbed. Didn't see the crash itself until that night on the news.

[@Lcngopher]

Sadlers engine flying out of the car when he hit the embankment inside the track just before the tunnel turn will be one of the many pocono wrecks i will remember forever

[@retrocny5625]

It wasn't showcased here but I was at the race in the mid 2000s, think it was 2006, where Jeff Gordon had his massive crash in turn 1. Brakes failed and he dipped down into the grass to try and scrub off some speed, then he managed to spin it around so he went into the wall rear end first, but the car slapped back hard and he took a big shot to the driver's side door panel. This was before the COT. He walked away from it without any issues but as a spectator who was there, it was a VERY scary wreck to see happen live. He got incredibly lucky. Easily 200mph on corner entry at a place like Pocono with that super long front stretch.

[@gth804f]

Jeff says to this day that's the hardest hit he's ever taken in a race car.

[@STP43FAN1]

Pocono needs to be banked higher in all three turns to 24-28 degrees both to better handle the immense straightaway speeds and cut down on some of these bad hits, but also to open up passing (especially making the draft effective again and also eliminating shifting under green; shifting interferes with passing on net).

[@kyleenglandracing701]

Love the shot of Dale Jr and Steve park. How I wish he could’ve walked away with his dad at Daytona 😢. (Side note: they look like ketchup and mustard)

[@anthonyg.3503]

Very interesting video. One note, Kenny Schrader didn't just lose it going into turn 1. He had massive brake failure.

[@charlesbabcock1530]

Yes that was a bad one. He was shook up pretty bad on that one but luckily he wasn't injured.

[@ItsAllGood_]

I love the videos with crash backstory. It just makes me feel good.

[@phoenixkazmerik481]

Fantastic and fascinating video. 👏 I could watch ones like this all day. Awesome job man! 💯👍

[@SAVikingSA]

They have Dave Marcis' car in the Eastern Museum of Motor Racing near Williams Grove in PA. The damage to the chassis is almost unbelievable. The front clip is swayed by like 18 inches.

[@81casperflip]

I made a comment a few months ago about how Pocono was one of the most dangerous tracks and literally everyone said I was an idiot 😅

[@Ok16_nicetry]

Nah bro, I would've 110% agreed

[@OldHickoryAndyJackson]

No real footage on Bobby Allison crash, but how Dave Marcus didn't have any injuries after his hard hit was a miracle

[@LSlagan]

The flip and slide in the Xfinity race this year is also stuck in my head. He slid to a stop right in front of me. I had a pit pass too, so on Sunday I saw marks in the track from where he slid

[@xrisku]

I remember the 1992 allison crash. We were all waiting for news... thankfully it was good news.

[@pirate772009]

I remember that 2002 race. It was the longest race ever because they had to take an hour or so to fix the guardrail where Park and Earnhardt hit. Then they knocked out 40 laps or so and it started raining

[@brianwickey3557]

I was there too, it was like 15 minutes between fixing the wall then the rain. As I recall the race was called early for darkness.

[@stillamarine1001]

I was at Pocono the year Jeff Gordon nosed into the 1st corner after losing his breaks. It was brutal.

[@hengineer]

surprised Elliot Sadler's hit isn't shown. Thats arguably the hardest hit I've seen head on.

[@SpeedDemon88X]

Footage doesn't really exist

[@jamesbraun9842]

@@SpeedDemon88X It was before every last angle of track had a camera.

[@hengineer]

@@SpeedDemon88X all you see is the camera following Kurt the. At the last second you see Elliott car digging into the embankment at full speed.

[@hengineer]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pH6kg4iEobmIl6M at the 3 minute 52 second mark

[@SpeedDemon88X]

@@hengineer yes, that's why I'm saying there's no "real" footage sadly. Was definitely an incredible impact.

[@michaelhazen3153]

Isn't this where Jeff Gordon lost his breaks going into turn 2, the tunnel turn, and slammed the wall very hard? Good job on the video. I really liked it. Brought back some old memories. Btw, I was at the race where Elliot Sadler.crashed along with Kurt Busch recording the biggest g-forces since NASCAR started using "black boxes" in the race cars.

[@tylerp4130]

It was turn 1, much worse. Higher speed and a much longer corner with a much more acute angle.

[@Thors_Garage]

Pocono is my home track. I was at the 2002 Pocono race and remember watching Park tumble down the back straight. Not so Fun fact: I've never been to a race Pocono that didn't involve a red flag. Those being the 2002 Pocono 500, 2015 Pocono 400, & 2019 Indycar race.

[@JasonTrew2018]

I was there for the 6/6/03 race and saw Ken's car catch fire

[@Angie-Pants]

Junior and Steve Park was the first really nasty wreck I witnessed in real time; watching Junior run to Park's car made me sick to my stomach in a way 13 year old me had never experienced before. Still one of the scariest-looking wrecks of the last 25 years imo.

[@brianbooher7318]

I'm not saying that wreck wasn't a bad one it was but what was realy good for park was how much the walls gave when junior drove him into it had that been solid concrete they both could died but that allowed so much energy to disapate

[@marcussmith5755]

There were a couple of scary wrecks in 1986 as well where a car hit the end of the wall separating pitroad from the front straight. I don't remember the driver involved.

[@BC41B]

Matt Kenseth in the DeWalt Ford hitting the sand barrels and coming to an instant stop I believe is what you’re referring to here…

[@chloe-stephlis6281]

Great video. Although Kaseys crash was in 2010

[@tanderson6442]

Sweet video. Always liked the Pocono races. A idea might be New Hampshire and some of the tragedy that’s taken place there. Anyways, thanks.

[@robbinscarberry8085]

Good video. One I’d add is Jeff Green in 2002 (I think). Driving the one car for DEI. He hit hard enough to knock his shoes off from what I’d heard.

[@augustbrante8117]

I remember when Jr got into that wreck w Lake and he got out and ran to his car. I was never a fan of his fathers but that instant I became a fan of Jr! Class act! His Dad wouldn't have done that ever IMHO!

[@WatchmakerErik]

@nfjj I thought you'd like this quote from abill Elliott. He was once asked what his favorite part of Pocono speedway was. He said the tunnel. The interviewer asked, "The tunnel turn?" He said "No, the tunnel, *leaving*. I hate this track." Says it all really 😅

[@slipstream7324]

thank you for this quote. made my day

[@michaelhazen3153]

Having watched all these crashes on TV and seeing the Kurt Busch and Elliot Sadler crash in person I totally agree with the assessment that Pocono is the most dangerous non restrictor plate racetrack on NASCAR'S schedule only for the reason there are less crashes there than at Daytona or Talladega. It seems to me over decades that when there is a crash at Pocono it is usually bad.

[@CEO100able]

There is something extreme about those turns indeed...

[@CommodoreFloopjack78]

A potentially dangerous track at any time, yes; a fun track that makes for great racing, always.

[@msullivan85]

It was cut out of the clip here but I always loved how after Tim Richmond helped Dale into the ambulance, he slammed to door in frustration. Miss the old drivers.

[@joeshelton1077]

Yeah Pocono is brutal, but treacherous. I've watched NASCAR raced at Pocono for 25 years, and I've seen drivers had huge wrecks there, including Dale Jr and Steve Park in 2002, and Jeff Gordon in 2006, plus brake failures with multiple drivers in the past, and yes it does hurt a bunch.

[@brianwickey3557]

Forget what year, but I recall Jarrett having a bad one in the early 2000s as well.

[@stormkelleh]

“And THERE’S Earnhardt, he’s OOOkay” -broken knee

[@tainvestor]

Pocono is intense, that is one reason I love it. High speeds, shallow banking, tight turns; you better have a safe car to race there. That is why, unfortunately, I don't think Indycar needs to race there ever again.

[@gth804f]

I'm not discounting Pocono as dangerous/feared, but I'd throw Atlanta (both pre- and post-1997 reconfigure) in there, as well as Dover. Guys have had crashes at Atlanta and Dover that have slowed/ended their careers or simply messed with them from that point on.

[@kevinbaker4241]

I was actually there when Kenny Schrader had that wreck back in '03. Scary as hell to see a car catch on fire after hitting the wall like that.

[@TweezersUnlimited]

I still consider this the most brutal track honestly alongside Kansas. Kurt Busch and Jeb Burton's incidents were one thing but remember, how many incidents we've had like Jimmie Johnson's career breaking crash, or the incidents with Elliot Saddler and Justin Wilson. Worst injury with the new car already under its belt, I'm kinda scared what the next Pocono races will do.

[@pengiunanimatorguy]

I feel like Ken Schrader’s crash at Pocono is very underrated in terms of how shocking it was. The entire back of the car was set ablaze.

[@edmondcamp2878]

Dale Earnhardt crashed badly in 79 and missed the next four races with David Pearson having to take his place.

[@natureofnow]

I’ll never forget the sound of Greg Sacks T1 wall impact. I was in turn 3, more than a mile away.

[@chaseelliottfanboy9952]

I never realized how dangerous this track is until i watched this video

[@Kylora2112]

Pocono has the longest single straightaway in the series, and one of the longest in the world (for track/circuit racing), so incredibly fast speeds into sharp and low-banked corners. Plus all the corners are different angles, so you can't really set up your car to be perfect. High speeds, dicey setups, and just totally unforgiving. I started watching NASCAR in '88, so I have some really powerful memories of seeing Bobby Allison's crash there.

[@Digger818]

Good video. If you could up your volume level so my ear drums wouldn't get blown out when the ads start, I'd be forever grateful

[@roxstrongo8961]

Indycar has had horrific crashes here. Forgot Jeff Gordon's 06' crash

[@JReaLBiz86]

I've honestly never been a fan of Pocono. As a kid, the crashing wouldn't have bothered me, I'd probably look forward to it, but I always thought the races are just boring. Yeah action *happens*, but the straights are so long it takes a lot out of the excitement for me. But I always thought Pocono was a dangerous track. If it weren't so iconic, I wouldn't be opposed to taking the track off the schedule, or at least only running 1 Pocono race a year.

[@jag3rb0mb]

That’s Bobby Allison wreck was vicious. That almost ended his life. Before they fixed the inside walls in the 80s and 90s nearly every track had the potential to hurt people.

[@aj_killjoy]

I remember the numerous amounts of people who were furious after the Park and Junior wreck when, the very next year, Green (In Park’s car) hit the same spot as Park, but a newly formed embankment launched his car back out into traffic, nearly snapping his neck

[@mikechurch2359]

This are great video I really like them

[@Dante.the.inferno]

If you new NASCAR fans are wondering if the drivers back then were tough as nails I hope this answered your question.

[@gth804f]

Tough yes, and probably a little bit stupid, to be honest.

[@Musician-r5q]

What's really brutal is when they make Rt.115 one way between Kuhenbeaker Rd. and Long Pond Rd, and it takes over an hour to get home when it usually takes 5 minutes.

[@WichitaChiefSam]

All these crashes are tough, but the worst is still Elliott Sadler.

[@TheoneGodfather]

One of my favorite tracks on Dirt to Daytona.

[@65Wildkat]

Thank you for staying what I have been saying for years! Pocono is a deceitful track, I have been to this track several times, I saw the Steve Parks accident ! It was brutal, the one thing missing is the sound also! Steve"s was loud even if you didn't see it you could have heard it all over the track, over top of the motors and the fans! It is the loudest accident I ever heard and I drove Truck for years and have seen my share of accidents! I think Jr."s reaction says it all, I am sure he HEARD it more then seeing it, Pocono is a Drivers Track in getting your car in the right place in ever turn for 500 miles, they are fast turns and they are flat compared to Daytona or Talladega off the top of my head! Those tracks keep you more planted "in the track" as where Pocono wants to throw out of it instead of in it!

[@maxwedge5683]

I've driven Pocono in a stock car. I can how see it would be dangerous when crowded but when you're by yourself it's a blast.

[@shawndillon1769]

I did the ride along. They went a lot faster than the driving experience cars but to be honest the place is so big there was no sensation of speed. I've had much more fun piloting LeMons and Champ cars in the beer leagues.

[@NASCARFAN93100]

I still remember Jimmie Johnson's crash in 2017 which unfortunately began his downward spiral

[@danielroberts698]

I remember when Rusty Wallace was leading a race and blew out a right front tire going into the turn at Pocono. The car was totally crushed. I remember him being hurt but walked away

[@bradkroboth5490]

My dad and I were at the 92 Miller 500 where Davey flipped after contact w DW, we even said to each other there's gunna be a wreck n my dad took a lot of pictures before and until after the crash, we have a picture of the roof separated and airborne

[@sabgab]

Elliot Sadlers crash would be NUMBER ONE if any good footage of it existed. The ENGINE came out of the car!!

[@jeremyclark8428]

I remember being at Pocono race in July 1992 when Davey Allison had his bad wreck

[@travistyson2011]

Dale Jarrett had a similar crash to Schrader that same year. Other notables was Elliott Sadler in 2010? And Jimmie Johnson in 2017

[@AxelSqueeze]

One of the only tracks that scares me

[@chatruc]

Pocono was very dangerous because the inside fence was far away from the track and the cars kept on rolling on the grass. Ten years or so the SAFER barriers were installed much closer to the racing surface.

[@joshdrumheller4920]

Ah, good ol' Tim Richmond helping Dale Sr. R.I.P. both of them, very talented and one of the biggest "what ifs" in NASCAR history and a GOAT on the other, sad we lost both too soon!!!

[@gth804f]

Richmond is a "what if" because of his own stupid lifestyle decisions.

[@joshdrumheller4920]

Sadly I agree. He was definitely talented just made poor decisions.

[@bigrooster6893]

Jeff Gordon crash was by far the most violent I have seen.

[@koyihung321]

These crash hurt so much

[@brianvincavage7626]

Sat in that infield many yrs watching them crashes... brutal hits

[@slipstream7324]

i was 16 in 97 pocono infield for the races. wearing my 3 shirt i got to see many bewbies haha

[@brianvincavage7626]

@@slipstream7324 I bet you still can't fully explain to people what went on there in those yrs!...after that, they reigned it in.. understandably...complete insanity..I could go into it, but no point, had to witness urself...

[@slipstream7324]

@@brianvincavage7626 how did they reign it in? police walking around? i remember bbq and getting flashed haha

[@bones6173]

Good documentary

[@jim394]

Forgot to add the 2010 crash with Kurt Busch and Elliott Sadler.

[@mustpotato41]

Jeff Gordon’s 2006 wreck was also horrific

[@VaSensation]

I think a video that could get you a lot of visibility, Maybe by tweeting Denny or Kevin at this point. Get a list of crashes like Schader pocono hit where it backed in violently. Make a compilation that what if it was the next gen car.

[@thewavewitch3238]

I’m in pa and love racing, I’m 56. Sadly, never seen in person. Some day I hope 😊😊

[@northwestrailfanofficial]

My grandpa was actually at the race in 1992 win Davey Allison flipped , he said all he could see was Dust and smoke.

[@Lessenjr]

I don't recall the year, but the time Ryan Newman went straight to the earthen embankment was scary to watch. In my head I was sure he was seruously hurt or worse. Climbed out and just went to his knees from what I remember.

[@carlosdanger6129]

I was sitting right in front of the Davey Allison wreck.. That was so disturbing to witness.

[@jefftaylor1186]

Pocono has always been the scariest track. Outside of Indy, The worst crashes always used to be at pocono

[@dclong-]

Darlington was tough in the 80's and 90's too.

[@ShrexyGuy]

8:35 is why JR Nation is a thing. Dude may not have ever been the best Cup driver week in and week out, but I'll be damned if he wasn't the best person 365 days a year for 17 years