1998 The Winston

NASCAR Winston Cup Series
Charlotte Motor Speedway
May 16th, 1998

[@s1ap396]

I was 8 years old and sitting in the turn four terrace when Gordon slowed on the last lap. I was and still am a huge Mark Martin fan and I went crazy that night.

[@kingcars]

I was 10 years old and at that race with my dad, sitting just before turn 1 I believe, both of us Mark Martin fans. After Mark lost some spots in the pits during the last round of stops, dad said he had no chance. I kept telling dad that Mark was gonna win the race. I'll absolutely never forget my dad putting me on his shoulders for the last few laps and me freaking out when Gordon slowed. Probably a big reason why my dad's hearing isn't what it used to be hahaha

[@rcracer8872]

I was a huge Dale Earnhardt fan I don't remember where he finished

[@trauma8314]

@@kingcars Very cool story. 👍👍

[@iameatingursnack]

Slaapppppp Thought is was so cool you got me talk to him on that podcast Jealous!

[@Dupontman627]

Slappy!

[@johntruitt9475]

I had Mark for $300 dollars in the race pool. At the race, sitting beside my buddy that had Gordon in the pool. I will never forget that night. At least I bought breakfast the next morning.

[@julymiller2308]

Real glad Mark Martin finally won the Winston All-Star race!

[@Probowler37]

I was at this race sitting near the start/finish line. I remember the crowed going crazy when Gordon slowed on the final lap!

[@jeffpedals]

Remember it like it was yesterday. still Sweet! :)

[@MarkSmith-ok1yi]

Whenever I see a video of the best All-Star race moments this isn’t even considered and it should be.

[@stephenbreen7570]

Right, this is the poster child race for never giving up and racing for every position like it matters. If Mark didn't go for the pass on Labonte for a meaningless 2nd place, he wouldn't have been in position to win the All-star when Gordon loses fuel.

[@RAID3R63]

I love seeing these paint schemes again wish they still did as many special ones for the allstar race mark and Terry's are probably my favorite

[@badmonkey2222]

And it was actually paint not like vinal wraps these days.

[@tnwhiskey68]

Not all were paint in this year..

[@averagesizedjoe]

I was 13 a huge Mark Martin fan and a Dale Earnhardt fan. Absolutely hated Gordon. Thanks for up loading this! Love the special paint schemes!

[@chrisgibson312]

As a Martin fan watching this race with a Gordon fan back in 98 was hilarious. That was an awesome season for MM & that 6 team

[@VAHOSS]

Yes it was. I was a MM fan to. He and Gordon won 20 races that year. And I loved this paint scheme

[@desert_hunter83]

Outstanding quality of the broadcast 🎙 love the pre and post race interviews! Man those were some gorgeous paint schemes and it was kind of a weird race looking back at all the wrecks and the ending 🏁 Thank you so much for sharing these wonderful NASCAR races 🙌🏼

[@josephscott6388]

never really was a Gordon or 24 team fan, but damn that car was puuuurdy.

[@RAID3R63]

bout a 10 thousand dollar paint job

[@michaelkilgore8358]

The 24 team put more money in the paint job than the engine.

[@jasonjgr8580]

@@michaelkilgore8358 he ran out of gas.

[@randyhutchinson9910]

Jeremy Mayfield is such an honorable man, I'm so sad to see how they treated him, I like Jeremy Mayfield

[@6msrct]

Why then did he say he was guilty of all charge of meth and robbing a fram of there heavy equipment.

[@tnwhiskey68]

I don't know "honorable man" is how I would have described him but I do feel Brian France had cooperation from some law enforcement to make him look more guilty..

[@NotSteveCook]

​@@6msrct Collaboration

[@StocktonCrushedd]

Jeremy Methfield

[@nickdolin393]

Just think, if Jeff hadn't jumped the initial start to the final stint, he probably woulda had enough fuel.

[@apointtomake1517]

for sure, there were like 3 laps run under caution after that.

[@55tmilam]

Those few years when the Winston brought new paint schemes to the cars ( they would have the same livery for the entire season back then) were special! I’m glad to have been a young man then and enjoyed the golden age

[@tnwhiskey68]

Yea, I agree! Dale Earnhardt jr. Talked about how Bud was dead set against any paint scheme changes. They wanted that red, Bud 8 car to always be recognized! Everyone knows who he was sponsored by and his Dad too! The 6 was the Valvoline car and the 2 was Miller. It was always clear. Nowadays, I couldn't tell you who sponsored most cars last season, especially the one or two off schemes!

[@NewsNowVictoria]

So good, one of my favorite races ever.

[@RAID3R63]

love to listen to ward talk

[@iameatingursnack]

Still my favorite scheme mark ever ran Other that the 93 throwback in 2005

[@AutoRockinRacing94]

Jimmy Spencer's No Bull 25 win was the last time the 23 won a Cup event of any kind (points or exhibition) until Bubba Wallace at Talladega over 23 years later. Points wise was Al Keller in 1954.

[@danielmoorefield4891]

I wish FOX would do special graphics for lineup for All Star Race like TNN did here. Those computer generated cars in Charlotte Studio would look great for that especially when it returns to Charlotte in future.

[@tnwhiskey68]

Back when Nascar cared about it's southern fans and didn't compare itself to the NFL, man they boomed! Then they chased that "casual fan" and fell apart..

[@randyhutchinson9910]

DW, your such a comedian

[@VAHOSS]

This was probably the last great true Winston Cup championship run. Nascar was so fun to watch during this era (It's trash now) I was a diehard Mark Martin fan. he and Gordon destroyed everyone in 98.... they were on fire almost every week

[@Ghostmotorfinger]

I bet Bobby Labonte wished he had raced Martin a little bit harder coming to the white flag huh?.

[@greatestbrand5191]

Sometimes I forget that Charlotte used to be one of the best race tracks on the schedule. Used to be able to actually race there lol

[@bigfan2932]

What personalities in the intro, around the hour mark!

[@bobbymonteforte3705]

I liked Jeff Gordon just hated his dominance. I loved that Paint scheme. Mark Martin deserved to win The Winston

[@NascarNixon]

You happen to have the 1997 Winston post race?

[@SaidHead2]

Or those two No Bull 25 races?

[@randyhutchinson9910]

No

[@apointtomake1517]

Ironic... Gordon does not jump the start, he has enough gas to win.

[@rocherossier278]

Rob Ciesielski

[@stormcerj]

You disappointed? Mayfield: not really, a little bit, not at all 🤣🤣🤣

[@kennethterry8196]

Shame Earnhardt crashed out that night.

[@Jpw824]

Shame Earnhardt?

[@kennethterry8196]

Yes what I meant was it was a shame that Earnhardt crashed out that night with such a cool paint scheme.

[@josephscott6388]

man that ford Taurus is the least racy looking car in the history of the series.

[@billaden6401]

But one really fast car!

[@RAID3R63]

looks pretty racey to me. the Camry is more like the least racing looking car in history

[@randyhutchinson9910]

Not only that but it's ugly

[@primetime3521]

No way pal. Its really aerodynamic

[@CCT3]

I came here for the Dale Earnhardt spin. Anybody got me? And if i have the wrong video please send me it!

[@theanimator1029]

You mean @ 1:32:00 ?

[@coocoostryker]

Dale Earnhardt and Andretti crash 1:39:23

[@randyhutchinson9910]

He's a pilgrim

[@dylanhills3244]

1:12:30

[@dirtdevil2394]

Karma bites mark later on when he pulls off on the white in a Xfinity Race at Bristol.

[@mgnta1]

That was in 1994

[@damnmarkey]

Karma?

[@chrisgibson312]

That race was 4 years prior to this race. You must be confused.

[@mattfulmer4243]

NASCAR and Evernham screwed Mayfield so bad. Such bullshit.