1992 Alabama 500

The **1992 Alabama 500** is the most historic race of 1992. It is known for a massive 26 car wreck caused by Chick Hicks (he cut off James Cleanair starting the wreck) on lap 62 causing James Cleanair to take out Dale Earnhardt Sr. Several cars were involved, including Kevin Racingtire, Claude Scruggs, Misti Motorkrass, Devon Bradford Rutherford and even Johnny Blamer. Kevin was flipped on his roof after being hit by Ryan Shields while Chuck Armstrong almost dodged the wreck but was tapped by Johnny which sent him spinning into Claude.

Ernie Gearson flipped 7 times and Jordan Powers went airborne. Both would miss one race and Ernie would get replaced by Junior Piston Cup driver Fred Fast while Jordan was replaced by his son Slider Petrolski who also raced in the Junior Piston Cup at the time. Inngas won the race after taking the lead at turn 3 in the final lap from Mike Yankee in second and Strip Weathers third. The race was red-flagged and restarted on lap 66 and only 17 cars finished.

## Footage

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pv00dzHy9Io - ATTEMPT 1 ON SLIDER'S AIRBORNE CRASH

## Transcript

### BIG ONE!

Bob Jankens: OH NO! CHICK CUT OFF JAMES CLEANAIR THERE!

Benny Pitstops: JAMES CLEANAIR GOING OUT OF CONTROL! HE TAKES OUT DALE EARNHARDT! THE BIG ONE IS PILING UP!

Bob Jankens: ERNIE GEARSON FLIPPING SEVEN TIMES! **JORDAN POWERS GOES AIRBORNE HIGH IN THE AIR! SIX AND A HALF METERS!**

Slider: AHHHHHHH! (hits the ground) ow.

Ernie: UH OH!

Benny Pitstop: An historic moment here at Alabama RIGHT NOW! Look at those wrecked cars! Claude Scruggs and Misti Motorkrass among them! Kevin Racingtire is on his roof catching fire! Chuck Armstrong involved! Ernie and Slider with some serious damages. Johnny Blamer is involved and there he is damaged right behind Devon Rutherford. And part-timers Dirkson D'agostino and Jack Edwards also involved.

Dirkson: This is insane! There are at least 20 cars involved. Oil everywhere!

Johnny (whining): DEVON I CRASHED AGAIN!

Devon: Yup I know.

(Sidewall Shine team radio)

Sidewall Shine Crew Chief: Jordan are you ok?

Jordan: Yeah chief. I am. (engine blows) NEVER MIND NOPE NOPE I am not ok, my engine just blew up. (Censor) it! I'm gonna miss a race or two!

(Spare Mint team radio)

Ernest B. Raykes: Well that's unfortunate this happened to you, Ernie.

Ernie: Well yeah.

Ernest B. Raykes: At least you're alive!

Ernie: I am alive. But leaking oil.

Benny Pitstops: Jordan Powers engine exploded!

### Haul overtakes Floyd and wins!

Bob Jankens: AND HAUL INNGAS OVERTAKES MIKE YANKEE ON TURN THREE IN THE LAST LAP! HAUL INNGAS WINS THE 1992 CALLADEGA 500!

Benny Pitstops: IT'S HAUL INNGAS FOR THE WIN!

(Retread Team Radio)

Richard Hillman: HAUL YOU DID IT! YOU WON THE RACE!

Haul Inngas: OH YEAH! I WON! I WON MY FIRST ALABAMA 500 EVER FOR RETREAD! YES! YES!

(back live)

Benny Pitstops: A GREAT WIN FOR HAUL INNGAS PUTS HIM CLOSER TO WINNING THE 1992 PISTON CUP!

Bob Jnkens: YEAH! GOOD JOB FOR HAUL!

Benny Pitstops: An amazing win ladies and gentlemen. We'll be back for victory lane after these messages and a word from RSN.

(end of transcript)

## Results

1. Haul Inngas - 188 laps
2. Floyd Mulvihill - 188 laps
3. Strip Weathers - 188 laps
4. Chick Hicks - 188 laps
5. Crusty Rotor - 188 laps
6. Murray Clutchburn - 188 laps
7. Don Alternators - 188 laps
8. Darren Leadfoot - 188 laps
9. Rusty Cornfuel - 188 laps
10. Ruby Oaks - 188 laps
11. Kraig Shiftright - 188 laps
12. Andrew Axler - 188 laps
13. Brush Curber - 188 laps
14. Thomas Tanrev - 188 laps
15. Darrell Cartrip - 188 laps
16. Greg Candyman - 188 laps
17. Kraig Shiftright - 188 laps
18. James Cleanair - 61 laps (crash)
19. Dale Earnhardt - 61 laps (crash)
20. Claude Scruggs - 61 laps (crash)
21. Misti Motorkrass - 61 laps (crash)
22. Mark Landis - 61 laps (crash)
23. Devon Bradford Rutherford - 61 laps (crash)
24. Johnny Blamer - 61 laps (crash)
25. Thomas Tanrev - 61 laps (crash)
26. Ernie Gearson - 61 laps (crash, injuries)
27. Ken Schroeder - 61 laps (crash)
28. James Robson - 61 laps (crash)
29. Kevin Racingtire - 61 laps (crash)
30. Klint Shiftright - 61 laps (crash)
31. Dan Sheldon - 61 laps (crash)
32. Billy Ford - 61 laps (crash)
33. Chuck Armstrong - 61 laps (crash)
34. Eugene Carbureski - 61 laps (crash)
35. Ron Pitcar - 61 laps (crash)
36. Jack Edwards - 61 laps (crash)
37. Jordan Powers - 61 laps (crash, injuries)
38. Cole Speedland - 61 laps (crash)
39. Larry Smith - 61 laps (crash)
40. Dirkson D'agostino - 61 laps (crash)
41. Greg Locke - 61 laps (crash)
42. Billy Oilchanger - 61 laps (crash)
43. Bertie Fast - 61 laps (crash)