In February 1989, Dale Earnhardt wrecked hard during a practice session at Daytona — not in a race, not in qualifying, but while simply preparing for speed. The crash destroyed the car, yet Earnhardt walked away and later spoke candidly about what happened. Behind the scenes, legendary car owner Junior Johnson echoed growing concerns across the garage: the cars were getting too fast for Daytona. It was a moment that didn’t change the rulebook overnight — but it planted a seed that NASCAR couldn’

In 1989, Benny Parsons caught up with Ricky Rudd away from the racetrack — and far from the pressure. Instead of race cars and pit stops, Rudd talked about clearing his head on a jet ski at his lake house between races. It’s a rare look at how drivers in NASCAR’s golden era unwound, reset, and stayed mentally sharp before the next green flag. #NASCAR #NASCARHistory #RickyRudd #BennyParsons #VintageNASCAR #1989NASCAR #OldSchoolNASCAR | Chris Clark Sports

NASCAR Driver Ross Chastain in the house 🤘 | Houston Texans