2018 Pocono 400: Dave Barnett's 80th birthday!

It is the 23rd race of 2018 the Pocono 400. Dave Barnett born on Wednesday, September 21st, 1938 turns 80 and celebrates it and interviews with Shannon! Dave tells about his career and other things. It took place on Friday because of Dave's birthday party. Won by Jazmine Oiltire with Dean Carvers 2nd. For the reason, the Pocono 400 got moved from Sunday to two days earlier on Friday.

## Transcript

Shannon: HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY DAVE!!

Dave: Thanks, Shannon. But where's my son and HIS son?

Norman and Sean Barnett: We're here! Happy birthday Dave Barnett! You are an awesome dad (in the case of Norman)/grandpa (in the case of Sean)!

Dave: THANKS SO MUCH!

Shannon: Anyway, what's your career began on?

Dave: Started for 8 Bit Energy Drink in 1958 at the age of 19. In 1967 my dad Paul was tragically killed in the Statefarm 400 at Nightdona in which he was pushed by Barnett Enemy Hal Racelott. Then in 1972 I was involved in a bad crash at Sonoma and a year later I went airborne very very high. Two years later at BnL 500 I saw Jack, Unnamed Motortrend Racer, Joe Allen "A.J", and Unnamed Kit Kat Racer retire forever and never come back. Joe talked about the crash during an IndyCar race on that year. Later that day, I managed to help. I saw Ron being transported in a helicopter after his crash in Las Vegas 1973 saying goodbye. In 1975 Sunoco Yellow Huey just crashed and Jeremy Braker, who was part-time that time, made it through. I saw him die in 1988 and Wheelhouse, too. Joey Wheelhouse. 1992 was my last Sonoma race and I placed higher then my son and in 1993 I talked to Randy with my son and RON! Then I retired.

Norman: I began my career in 1973 part-time at the age of 15 but I lied about my age and said I was 17 and I saw Dave's airborne crash. Rookie in 1977 in which at Michigan in that year I cried. Then in 1994 at Las Vegas I got engine problems and sadly Jerry got involved and 10 years earlier at Indy I cried worse than in 1977 Michigan due to Pete Krankzler winning by millimeters.

Sean: I began my career part-time in 1994 before full part-timer in 1997 and I was rookie in 2001. Then I managed to get the top 5 at the 2001 Nightdona 500. I thought I was in Argentina in 1997 and in Guam in 2006.

Norman Jr: Hi my name is Norman Barnett Jr and I am a next gen who hopes to be in 8 Bit Energy Drink just like my relatives. I am happy with my name and I surely won't complain but I still secretly wish I was named Dave Barnett Jr. Oh and that Umari Axler guy? He is Dave's good friends grandson but HONESTLY I DON'T WANT TO BE MOSTLY PAINTED GRAY! I WANT HALF WHITE AND HALF GRAY! I'm currently training at the-

Shannon: Let me guess. BLUE COLA TRAINING CENTER!

Norman Jr: YES!

Dave: You got that right!

Shannon: Good job with that. Also hope to see you race soon Dave Jr uh I mean Norman Jr.

Norman Jr: Norman Jr bro!

All Barnetts except Dave: HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVE!

Fans: **DAVE! DAVE! DAVE! DAVE! DAVE! DAVE! DAVE! DAVE!**

Shannon: Well there you hear it folks. Dave Barnett celebrates in 80th birthday on the track Piston Cup style!

Umari: Good birthday, Dave!

Matthew: GOOD BIRTHDAY! By the way, where's Jazmine and Edward McQueen?

Edward: Here. Happy birthday Dave!

Jazmine: Best of luck, Umari Axler!

Umari: I hope I win!

Dave: I also forgot to tell I have a surprise. After this race ends I want to invite you all to a special race in which I, Norman, Sean and some stock cars and next gens will race 30 laps around the dirt track near my house! Yes I'm racing still at 80 but I LOVE IT!

Stock Cars and Next Gens including Edward and Jazmine (except Ron Steeringson): YAAAAAAAAY!

Jazmine and Edward: KASPLASH!

Jazmine: THE HOTTEST LADY EVER!

Kraig: But first I want to see this race and watch you guys race.