25 Years Ago Today - Richmond International Raceway v.4.0

My subject line could be off a bit, but I think I'm close.

Richmond 1.0 - the rough and tumble, pockmarked pre-Paul Sawyer track

Richmond 2.0 - the half-mile dirt surface from the late 50s through the late 60s

Richmond 3.0 - the half-mile asphalt bullring from the late 60s through February 1988

Richmond 4.0 - the three-quarter mile asphalt wonder that hosted its first Cup race on September 11, 1988. Davey Allison in the Harry Ranier #28 Havoline Ford won the pole and the race. Click article for larger image and better resolution.

Credit: The Robesonian

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updated by @tmc-chase: 12/05/16 04:00:58PM

As covered in the article you've posted, Chase... one of the most thrilling and spine tingling moments I've ever experienced in motorsports was when the severely injured Bobby Allison made his first public remarks on September 11, 1988 following his horrendous crash earlier in the season at Pocono.

With Davey Allison on the pole.... when the crowd at Richmond International Raceway on September 11, 1988 realized it was his father, Bobby on the telephone hookup being broadcast over the public address system, the roar from the crowd was absolutely staggering. The place went wild with joy to hear Bobby Allison!

The video does not do that special moment justice or capture the deafening crowd response, but if you will fast forward to the 7:25 mark on the clip below, you'll see and hear what the Richmond audience did that special afternoon 25 years ago:

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That was pretty awesome, Dave!

Very awesome!!! I hope this video remains a feature on this site for a long time!

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What a change! It's been awhile since I've checked in and I'm quite surprised. It may take me awhile to figure it our but first look it's really great.