Mark Martin witnessed 'most awesome thing' as young fan at 1976 Daytona 500

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Mark Martin witnessed 'most awesome thing' as young fan at 1976 Daytona 500

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NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Mark Martin recalls his memory of the iconic 1976 Daytona 500 finish, an epic race he watched from the grandstands.
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Пікірлер: 26

@cupchamp5 Жыл бұрын

Wish Mark Martin was still racing the 6 car. True legend

@hudsboy1049 Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah if he can win in his 50s then his 60s should be no problem ! 🤣🤣

@alicebrokman2863 Жыл бұрын

Mark Martin a true gentleman on the track. NASCAR should hire him to teach the new rookies manners on the track.

@maxbeast1611 Жыл бұрын

Pearson said in an interview somehow he had the presence of mind to push the clutch in and keep the engine running. And while there is no audio recording known, he said over the radio “ he hit me” as he was traveling through the grass. Hard to tell just who touched who first, but that wasn’t typical of how either of them raced ( their cars were usually the best, so they didn’t need to drive dirty) anyone and especially each other. I’d chalk it up as just “ one of those racing deals”.

@snowrocket Жыл бұрын

In interviews at the time that's what they both said. Two truly talented gentleman racers at their best in their biggest race of the year. I have great respect for both of them.

@fordenginebuildersv8power184 Жыл бұрын

I remember this one! Was in Junior Johnson’s pit when it happened ! David never stalled he pushed the clutch in

@robwahl6288 Жыл бұрын

I was a freshman in HS but already a longtime NASCAR fan from 7 years old. Definitely one of the best and most memorable finishes for any race I have seen to this day.

@jamesbraun9842 Жыл бұрын

Definitely the most under-rated Daytona 500 finish.

@bullitt4930 Жыл бұрын

Excellent video! What a finish that was. On another note, really miss Mark Martin out on the track. Loved watching him in the 6 car on Sunday's as well as the Winn Dixie 60! Drove to several tracks just to watch him race!

@charlesjackson9602 Жыл бұрын

The best finish ever!

@ramostott190 Жыл бұрын

Pretty wild start to the race too. Top 3 qualifiers got DQed, which left my grandpa sitting on the pole.

@donnaheiden1105 Жыл бұрын

Mark Martin, thank you for the excitement & fun that you gave us. Enjoyed & cheered for you. God bless you.

@federicogutierrezfan Жыл бұрын

Mark Martin Is Awesome

@slimhanson5792 Жыл бұрын

Martin best driver ever.

@normandodson9183 Жыл бұрын

That was heavy duty racing. Wow

@Jraptorblue8465 Жыл бұрын

Today is my birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 🎈 🎁 🎊 🎂 🥳

@Jraptorblue8465 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@NASCAR Жыл бұрын

Happy birthday! 🥳🥳

@fishslicing Жыл бұрын

I was at this race, turn 3/4 infield. It was awesome.

@zanonguascar7999 Жыл бұрын

#21 Woodbrethers?? AWESOME!!!!

@killrodx Жыл бұрын

Interesting bit of history.

@soylentteal 3 ай бұрын

I saw it the day it aired. Still the greatest finish ever. My observation was that Petty tried to block Pearson and that caused the contact. Was I wrong?