1998 Brickyard 400

The 1998 Brickyard 400 was known for Dale Carrett finishing a low 16th because of a fuel problem on lap 84 causing him to nearly be out. Jeff Gorvette won the race, with Murray Clutchburn second and Rowley Boltstrike third. Chick Hicks was 4th.

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### Dale Carrett out of gas

Bob Cutlass: Jeff Gorvette is on his pit taking 2 right side tires, and Dale Carrett is out of gas. He is trying to cost to pit road.

Ned Carrett: You're right, Bob. Dale Carrett has a long way to go.

Bob Cutlass: Jeff Gorvette leaves pit road and is back on the racetrack. Gerald Leadfoot is going out of the pits as well.

Ned Carrett:: And Gerald is out of fuel as well.

Bob Cutlass: Dale Carrett is getting closer to pit road, but he still has a long way to go.

Spike: He's on turn 3 now, and he's slowly, slowly costing.

Bob Cutlass: You see all of those cars are going by. Ruby Oaks goes by. Brush Curber goes by. Ryan Shields goes by. Misti Motorkrass goes by. And here comes Jeff Gorvette, putting a lap on Ned's poor son.

Ned Carrett: And Murray Clutchburn leaves pit road and is back on the racetrack. Murray is now behind his teammate Jeff Gorvette. Right now, my son Dale is still costing. He just now has got to pit road. Just now got there. Dale's crew is waiting for him to get to pit road. I don't know he's gonna make it to his pit!

Quality Care Crew Chief: GO TO PIT ROAD! DANG IT!

Dale Carrett: I'M TRYING, CHIEF!

Bob Cutlass: Haul Inngas is coming out. Darrell Cartrip is coming out. And looks like Dale is coming to a stop, and his crew are leaving Dale's pit so they would push Dale to his pit. Looks like Carrett's chances of winning the Brickyard 400 are **OVER.**

Ned Carrett: MY POOR SON! WHY? (cries)

Spike: Crusty Rotor is in the pits, and Dale's crew is pushing Dale Carrett to his pit stop.

Ned Carrett: Now Crusty Rotor is leaving the pits. Dale's crew is still pushing him.

Bob Cutlass: And right now some of the crew are getting exhausted. Some of the crew is still pushing Carrett. Now Dale is about to be sended into his pit. The crew fills Carrett up with 2 cans of fuel, and changing all of his four tires. Dale is now down 3 laps. Dale is escaping pit road, and you can see the angry face of the pit crew members. And James Cleanair never made it to his pit, and it brings out the caution.

Ned Carrett: I think it's over for Dale Carrett...

### The finish

Bob Cutlass: This is it! One lap to go on the 5th annual Brickyard 400, and Jeff Gorvette is in the lead!

Spike: And Kyle Trackson is passing his rival Chick Hicks for 4th. He's looking for his first win in 1998!

Bob Cutlass: Jeff Gorvette is still in the lead! His teammate Murray Clutchburn in 2nd. Gorvette's on turn 4! He is looking for his 2nd Brickyard 400 win! Back in 4th and 5th, Kyle and Chick are still fighting for position!

Chick Hicks: SCREW YOU, KYLE! (turns Kyle Trackson)

Ned Carrett: OH! AND CHICK HICKS TURNS KYLE TRACKSON! KYLE COLECTS GERALD LEADFOOT!

Bob Cutlass: BIG CRASH BEHIND THE LEADERS, AND THE WINNER WILL BE JEFF GORVETTE!!!!!!!!!

Jeff: WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pinkie: Jeff Gorvette is the winner, and there are 5 cars involved in that crash. Let's check in the replay.

(Replay)

Ned Carrett: This is when the crash started. Chick Hicks, the 86 car turns Kyle Trackson.

Spike: And Kyle spins around and collects Gerald Leadfoot.

Bob Cutlass: Dale Earnhardt dodges the crash. Haul Inngas got involved. Johnny Blamer got involved, and Chuck Armstrong also involved. And Kyle Trackson goes airborne! He crashes to the ground and flips over.

Spike: And Kyle lands on his roof.

Bob Cutlass: Bad day for Kyle Trackson. He has no chance of winning a single race this season.

(Back at Jeff Gorvette)

Chick Hicks: JERK GORVETTE, HOW DARE YOU WON THE RACE!

Jeff Gorvette: SHUT UP, CHICKEN HICKS!