1992 Dinoco 400

The 1992 Dinoco 400 is the last race of 1992. It's known for Haul inngas surprisingly winning the Piston Cup.

This race is Strip Weathers' final race. It also futures newcomer racer Jeff Gorvette's debut race in the Piston Cup, racing in the 24 for DuPont

On lap 94, The King got involved in a crash involving Ken Schrader, Slider Petrolski, Darrell Cartrip, Chuck Armstrong, and Claude Scruggs.

On lap 160, Ernie Gearson blew an engine, and 4 laps later, newcomer Jeff Gorvette sliped on Ernie's oil, and slammed into the outside wall.

Haul Inngas wins with Alan Carwicki second and Anna Shift third. Murray Clutchburn is 4th, Tommy Diane Jr is 5th, Darrell Cartrip is 6th,

Alfred Jenkins is 7th and Rusty Wallace is 8th.

## Transcript

### Lap 2 crash

Dale: Out of my way, loser! (intiminates Kyle Trackson)

Ken: Oh trouble! Kyle Trackson and W.J. Lights are spinning!

Ned: AND KYLE GETS HIT BY THOMAS TANREV!

Spike: Oh no!

Ken: 6 cars are involved. Let's see the replay folkes.

(Replay)

Ken: Here's what the crash started. Dale Earnhardt the number 3 car intiminates Kyle Trackson.

Ned: That's the reason why Kyle and W.J are spinning. And when Kyle gets hit by Thomas Tanrev, ouch!

Ken: And then, Thomas collects Larry Smith, Cole Speedland and James Robson.

### Strip Weathers crash on lap 94

Chick: THAT'S ENOUGH KEN! (Pusses Ken)

Ken: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (collects Jordon)

Ken Squier: TROUBLE ON THE BACKSTRETCH! KEN SCHRADER, SLIDER PETROLSKI, DARRELL CARTRIP, CHUCK ARMSTRONG, CLAUDE SCRUGGS, AND STRIP WEATHERS IS FLAMING! THE KING HAS NO CHANCE TO WIN A RACE IN HIS FINAL YEAR! Let's cheak in the replay.

(Replay)

Ned Carrett: Chick Hicks, the number 86 car is when it starts. He pushes Ken Schrader, causing Ken to collect Slider Petrolski. Then Slider hits Darrell Cartrip, Chuck Armstrong, and Claude Scruggs.

Pinkie: Then The King got involved as he hits Darrell Cartrip hard and caught fire.

The King: Bring in the fire extinguisher!

### Rusty turns Jeff on lap 164

Spike: OH, NO! THE 24, JEFF GORVETTE HARD INTO THE OUTSIDE WALL!

Ken Squier: Though break for Gorvette. He has no chance of winning his debut race! Let's cheak in the replay to see what happen?

(Replay)

Ken Squier: The 24 car, Jeff Gorvette slipps on some oil I think. This causes Jeff to spin into the outside wall and crashes hard into it!

Pinkie: I hope Jeff Gorvette will do better next year.

### Haul gets sick on lap 331

Haul Inngas: (gets sick) Oh, no!

Ned Carrett: Something is wrong with the 79, Haul Inngas. I think he's getting sick.

Ken Squier: Haul is currently in 13th. He should have no chance to win the Piston Cup!

Haul Inngas (weakly): I'm getting very sick!

Retread crew cheif: Ok it's over. Give up

Haul Inngas (weakly): NO! IT'S NOT OVER!

Retread crew cheif: Ok. Try to win this Piston Cup.

Haul Inngas (weakly): Right! I'll never give up!

Spike: Wait. I think Haul Inngas is not giving up!

Ken Squier: Haul will continue racing as he passes Rusty Wallace for 12th!

Haul Inngas (weakly): Time to make Retread proud! (passes Alloy Wilson and Crusty Rotor)

### Fight between Haul, Bill and Alan

Ken: Here we are in the final lap of the 1992 Dinoco 400, and Bill Racelott is taking the lead. Followed by Alan Carwicki, Murray Clutchburn, and Haul Inngas.

Ned: Bill Racelott may win this Piston Cup. But what's this... Haul passes Murray Clutchburn for 3rd! He's now behind Alan Carwicki!

Haul Inngas (weakly): Never give up! Never give up! (passes Alan Carwicki)

Alan Carwicki: Go ahead my teammate! Win this race before I have time to pass you! (drafts on Haul Inngas)

Bill Racelott: I'm gonna win the 1992 Piston Cup!

Haul Inngas: Oh yeah! I'm much faster!

Anna Shift: I must hold the lead! (holds the lead)

Ken Squier: THEY'RE COMING TO THE FLAG!

Spike: Who is going to win!

Haul Inngas (weakly): THIS IS FOR YOU, RETREAD! (passes Bill Racelott while Alan Carwicki drafts on Haul)

Ken: HAUL INNGAS AND ALAN CARWICKI PASS BILL RACELOTT AND THEY CROSSES THE FINISH LINE! AND HAUL WINS THE 1992 PISTON CUP!

Haul Inngas (weakly): I DID IT! I WON THE PISTON CUP!

Bill Racelott: You and your teammate Alan Carwicki did awesome.

Alan Carwicki: I know, Bill. Haul is on my team!

Murray Clutchuburn: Great job, Haul.

Haul Inngas (weakly): Thanks, guys!

### Victory lane

Spike: It's so great for Haul Inngas winning his first Piston Cup! Tell us, young man!

Haul Inngas (weakly): Well, I'm pretty exided! You know on the last lap, I pass Bill Racelott on the inside and crossed the finish line! Meanwhile, Alan Carwicki was right behind me, and came 2nd.

Spike: Ok. We know during the race, you are sick, but you and your crew never gave up.

Haul Inngas (weakly): I know! It's the hardest race ever! If I was sick in the race, and I'm out, then Turner would replace me! THANK GOD FOR ME WINNING THE PISTON CUP!

Spike: So, are you still sick since during the race?

Haul Inngas (weakly): Yeah! I need to get the trophy before I'll go home!

Spike: Ok! Get the trophy before you take a rest at home!

### The King's farewell lap

Ken: This is Strip Weathers, also best known as The King. He had 200 wins in his career, and 7 Piston Cups in 1964, 1967, 1971, 1972, 1974, 1975, and 1979. He has a 33 year long career, and he will do his farewell lap for his retirement.

The King: Farewell racing fans. My career is coming to an end. I will stay in the Piston Cup community next year and until I die. (Does his farewell lap)

Ned: That's amazing! The racing fans are cheering for him. I hope The King is gonna put his trophies, medals and stuff in a museum.

(Strip Weathers is The King plays and shows Piston Cup clips of The King between 1959 and 1992)

Ken: Strip Weathers is the father of Lee Weathers and son of Cal. He has gone through more than 30 years of racing. He is known as The King because he won the most wins winning 200 in his career. He went winless his rookie year in 1959, but then, he proved his skills later on. He got his first win in the 1960 N2O Cola 600 beating Jet Robinson. He was then dreaming to win a Piston Cup. He was close to winning in 1960, but lost to Rex White. He also came close to win in 1963 and 1964, but came 2nd in those years, and Joe Weatherly won 2 Piston Cups in a row those years. After Joe's death in the 1964 Palm Mile 300, Strip then took advantage to win his first Piston Cup. Strip Weathers later had his best season in 1967 winning 27 races and his 2nd Piston Cup being tied with the Hudson Hornet for most wins in a single season. After that, he became known as The King. The King later won 2 Piston Cups in a row in 1971 and 1972. He also won another 2 in a row in 1974 and 1975. He came close to winning in 1976 and 1977, but Cale Yarblowgh won his first two Piston Cups in those years. Cale won his third in a row in 1978. The very next year in 1979, The King went back on time winning his 7th and final Piston Cup. He won 7 Daytona 500s in 1964, 1966, 1971, 1973, 1974, 1979, and 1981. He got his final win in the 1984 Firecracker 400 after battling with Cole Speedland and Cale Yarblowgh. This was his 200th career win as he won in front of former President Ronald Reagan. The King couldn't win anymore races due to poor eyesight. The King got a massive crash in the 1988 Daytona 500 where he got dumped by Chick Hicks, goes airborne, and flips. The King had his worst year in 1989 where he missed 4 races. And finally, after very bad struggling, The King retires this year in 1992. Thanks for the memories, King Strip. You will be missed by racing fans.