one of my favorite drivers of all time Please Nascar put Ernie Irvan in the HALL of FAME

Ernie was so underrated as a wheel man - Ross now reminds me of how Ernie raced back in the day - Glad to see him enjoying life after almost losing his to the same injury that ended Dale’s

He needs to have a movie made about his life. He most definitely needs to be inducted into the HOF! He is a winner on and off the track!

Ernie Irvan was without a doubt as good as anyone who raced in the Cup Series during the 1990s. He had the talent. He had the drive. I wish he would have handled leaving the Morgan-McClure race team for the #28 a little better than he did, but ultimately I can't blame him for wanting to drive the #28. That Robert Yates team was elite during that time period

Ernie Irvan for NASCAR HOF. I mean you can’t ask for a better comeback story than to win at a track that nearly took his life.

In my opinion, Ernie Irvan is the most underrated driver in NASCAR history. He won fifteen Cup races, including the 1991 Daytona 500, and he was in contention with Dale Earnhardt for the 1994 championship until he had a deadly crash at Michigan. He recovered from his injuries and won three more races before retiring.

Ernie is such an inspiration to never give up

Someone in NASCAR needs to give Ernie’s son Jared a opportunity he can drive - Ernie even said he’s better then him

This man started my fandom of NASCAR. I'm glad he lives a good life, had a great career.

Thank you so much to Ernie and Nascar for putting a great little tribute to my late Uncle Tim. What could have been...

Watched him through my childhood. He overcame all odds and lived to tell the story. Great guy and wish him the best.

What a comeback after all he's been through a true champion in my heart.

I was a Ernie Irvin fan from day #1. I never got away from the t.v. when he was injured.I have so much respect for my old favorite driver. Will always love him.After he left,I found Tony Stewart,but my heart was always a Ernie Ervin fan.God Bless you.♥️😻☮😃

I'm in my 6 decade of life. Thank you Mr Irwin for being the spectacular part of NASCAR.

Wow what a great piece on Ernie. Truly a never give up spirit.

I raced with his son at NCQMA when I was younger and Ernie was there. When I met him this man was such a class act and I was privileged to meet such a man. Never knew at the time how meaningful meeting him was until now but I must say Ernie is one hell of a guy.

My favorite driver of all time! Thank you for this content!

Hall of Fame 2022 nominee. As a U.K. fan Ernie Irvan was my guy in the early 90's when I was 10 year's old. We didn't get much broadcast back then but did when I did I at least get to see Ernie winning alot. So happy to see that you are still doing well.

One of my personal favorites dude was and still is so cool

I remember being about 5 years old rooting for our own Salinas born Ernie racing along side the greats like Earnhardt, Rusty Wallace, Elliott, and Martin and the rest, finally about 98 or 99, or maybe even 2000. I got to meet Irvan, his father Vic, Ken Schrader and Kenny Wallace at the Watsonville dirt track about 25 miles from my house at the time, all great guys and it was quite a show watching these guys sling dirt!

Wow what a flashback! The 28 with Davey Allison just before he died is the car I started rooting for when my Papaw got me into nascar as a kid! I liked the 28 for years and during this era! So thanks for the memories! Ernie is the true Ironman! Great video!

Ernie Irvan is the best racer I've ever seen. I watched him wipe the floor at Wall Township, NJ in a special event when I was a kid. I've never seen anyone drive like that before or since.

Ernie has and will always be one of my biggest favorites. I remember when the accident happened. Every week after I was always sad. Because I missed Ernie. I miss the 90’s

Had Nascar taken action after Ernie's wreck and Michigan in 94 the same way the did after Dale's in 01 many more drivers would still be with us today.

“I needed to conquer the racetrack that almost conquered me” GOOSEBUMPS

I remember hearing about your accident! It really hurt me that day, and praying for your recovery! Praise God you made it back. You are still a awesome driver in your time! You win the championship the day God allowed you to be here with family! May God richly bless you Ernie! Your missed, but your family still has you there! 🙏✝️

Ernie was such a big part of my childhood, growing up watching NASCAR. True legend. And underrated. He should be talked about a lot more in current conversations.

Really sucks that Texaco-Havolin were so petty that they dropped himfor not mentioning them at his redemptive Cup top ten banquet speech.

My son and I met Ernie at Ocala Gp, a gokart track. There is no doubt that he was a great driver and he was driving that day enjoying what he enjoys the most. What was even more amazing is when he came to my pit and took the time to talk to me and my son. As we talked I quickly realized what a special man of God he is. Ernie is a genuine good man with a great talent. God bless Ernie. A real hero on and off the track.

He was my favorite growing up.

Lovely story of recovery, thank yall for making this. Horrid, horrid accident

I lived in Charlotte from '84 - '90 and fell in love with NASCAR, and my mother and I fell in love with Ernie.

Such a great story, I wish it would have been a bit longer with some more history. For NASCAR, your popularity comes from the people that raced and built cars using their talent and ingenuity. The big corporate sponsors are needed for the money, but they have to much control. The heart of NASCAR is the people, and characters from everyday life, not the slicked up politically correct corporate culture we have now.

I saw this on Race Hub, it's really good. He was really good.

Ernie Irvan is theeee GREATEST RACE CAR DRIVER. EVER. PERIOD. END OF DISCUSSION.❤❤❤❤

WE NEED MORE NIGHT RACES!!!!!

as a kid i was an ernie irvan fan. was a dale earnhardt fan but just something about him. and his life and recovery. wat a legend

Ernie is very Determined Man! I'm glad survived and was able to make a comeback.

Ernie is a badass

I saw Ernie Irvan win at my first Nascar race. Davey just lost his life and he left the 4 car to go to the 28 car. People were actually flipping him off because he was a Chevy man then went to the Ford Thunderbird, I love it. Thanks, Ernie for all the great memories. I forgot to say he won the race at Charolette.

As a Rusty fan, I always liked Ernie. That man had the 94 season in his pocket. The year of the black cars 28, 3, 2.

Swerv’n Irvan. Hell of a guy.

We still love you Ernie! I will always be your fan!

Ernie is a legend. Great driver. I stared watching NASCAR when he was racing. What great races they had. You learned respect back then. Now they just want to push you out of the way instead of racing cleanly.

A vary true love for racing love ya Ernie

Great piece, NASCAR!!! I was 9 when the crash happened. Still remember how everyone was talking about the curse of the 28 and feeling pretty sure that Ernie was not going to make it. You guys and gals did awesome with the mini-doc!

Was fortunate enough to see Ernie win twice at Talladega. Awesome driver.

Cool stuff I watch that race and will never forget that day thanks for the tribute

You will always be rembered as 1 of the best 💛

RIP Robert, Davey, Kenny.

man the career he had was incredible minus the vicious wrecks he endured... what could of been had that not happened... he probably would have been racing into the 2000s ...maybe even longer... what a shame he was injured like that but what a blessing he surivived.

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I pulled for Ernie Irvan from 1990 to 1999 !!! Hard Charging Ernie Irvan . You never seen Ernie running middle of the pack .......he was top 10 , wrecked, or blew an engine !!! I knew my driver was driving every lap as hard as he could .........and I never seen Ernie payback or wreck anybody with bad intent , his wrecks were all hard racing !!!

Ernie is still one of my favorites. A guy that used to be the photographer at the track's in California,he has put out a few book's on the racing in and around the Bay Area. Ernie, his dad,and his uncle are all in there. I don't know why Ernie doesn't talk more about his time racing on dirt. It's like he'd rather not acknowledge it..

Respect to Ernie, but I gotta tell ya… in ‘92 at Atlanta “ Swervin Ervin” cost Mr Allison a championship and months later was driving the 28. It took fans a while to warm up to him. I’m glad he had the T-Shirt on, he proved he was a class act. What a come back!

God I loved Ernie growing up, makes me miss the 90s even more now.

Ernie’s son raced quarter midgets. In 2012 my dad bought one of their cars for me to run. The car was immaculate when we bought it. Won a lot of races in it as well. Having bought the car from a NASCAR legend like Ernie was special.

Love ya, Ernie! 👍

One other tragedy in 1994: the helicopter in which Irvan was transported to the hospital crashed in December. It was reportedly not the crew that flew Irvan.

Love to see a dale earnheardt one

Bro im crying 🤝🏻🥶😭

What wheel man what talent

So happy for the wins he got but much happier that he gave it up to be around for his family and friends and a vary Big THANK YOU TO GOD

When Ernie got hurt in 1994, he was at the awards dinner, and received the most laps led there. He would have been the champion for sure, because he was just that fast, and consistent.

Ernie is my favorite Nascar driver of all time.

I was there in Stockton every week when he won all the time. We hated him - years later I C him on the tube - wait what - been a fan thru it all ever since. I will say this though he was the first coil over big time engine at the track as I remember it - still he could obviously drive !

Love Ernie. My fav ever driver is Dale Jarrett. So seen all this

i grew up in seaside california were his dad had a wrecking yard bought my 914 motor from him i knew was fast and good went to school chuck williamson i knew timmy was going to be fast we had a vw bug race he won rip timmy gone but never forgotten and hello ernie and vic and family

Ernie would have won the championship in 94 had he not crashed at Michigan. But nobody cared about that including me. I was just glad he survived and got another chance to race and won 3 more times. And he did the smart thing after his 1999 Crash also at Michigan. Retired to take care of his family.

I'm 69,been a Ford fan for over 50 years. It broke my heart to lose Alan,then Davie. Two great drivers that had such bright futures, lost too soon,is such an understatement! I remember some didn't like it when Ernie was announced as the new driver for the #28. I guess all of his winning smoothed their ruffled feathers! I watched that race,Ernie winning at MIS,3 years after almost losing his life there,it sure did my heart good! I also remember a race,I can't remember if they were racing there or another track. Ernie was flying down the track & slammed right into a much slower car! I couldn't believe that happened, I don't remember the reason he gave for it. It sure demolished both cars! I learned a lot about Ernie watching this video, many things I never knew about him. I'm glad he & his family are doing well. I think if the cars were near as safe then,as they are now,Ernie would've been racing for much longer & winning many more races. Best wishes to you Ernie, enjoy your "retirement"!❤

Saw Irvan win the DieHard 500 at Talledega in Richard Petty's last race at Talledega...

Wow. Amazing.

Great champion,😎

🏳️‍🌈📺📼🏎️🧰🛠️🔧🪛🎙️🏆🏁💡🧢📻🎤📷📰📹📱 This is really really nice & I watched it first time on FS1 few weeks ago. Case you know folks Ernie Irvan is my first childhood favorite driver ever since I was a kid. But hey on the video showing about him on pressed conference at Darlington Raceway on Labor Day weekend in September 3rd 1999 on clip 20:21 I felt sad so much without him racing due to his retirement from injury. NASCAR on KZfaq channel I was so lucky to watch this sports all the time. I hope everyone enjoy this video. Swervin' Irvan

Absolute legend

Perfect end to my day.

Ernie Irvan is the man

We need a movie about Ernie irvan

Legend

I’m not going to insinuate that Nascar is “stealing” anyones ideas but you have to notice they’re trying to post NascarmanHistory/ Brock Beard level short docs. I’m here for it but definitely a credit to both of those KZfaq content creators.

Now it made the return of North Wilkesboro that more special.

Earnhardt was the polsitter that night at Bristol & he led something like 300 plus out of the 500 laps but Irvan caught him and passed him late, forgot how all I remember is being pissed that he lost and when Irvan got him again at the next years Daytona 500 I knew he was going to be tough to beat for the forseeable future. Morgan McLure as a race team didn't have what it took to put together a championship season so we didn't know the true measure of Irvan's talent until he sat in Robert Yates #28 Havoline Ford. As an Earnhardt fan I can admit that had Ernie not got hurt in 94, Dale might not have won the 7th Winston Cup, then again who knows maybe IF Irvan doesn't get hurt in 94 and wins the Cup, in 95 Dale doesn't spin at the end of the Winston 500. In any case, Irvan was a badass for the little bit of time that he was able to showcase his talents, I don't know if he's been voted into the HOF yet but he surely is someone who deserves it especially if you look at some of the other folks who've already gone in...

Still pulling for ya!

Really a shame this comeback story isn’t better known. One of the few NASCAR comeback stories that comes close to the level of Niki Lauda

Cool vid nascar

Holy cow, that overhead view of the car @9:40, it's destroyed

Plz do more of these

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One of his racing car he drive I would love to see him to be in was the number 2 car Kroger car. This was for he was in the number 4 car. Some people don't know about that car the number 2 Kroger car.

His misfortune enabled Dale to be the 7 time Champ.

The second crash at MIS, Ernie is saying it was the 2nd lap of qualifying, but there were other cars on the track. Wasn't it a practice crash? I know this was before group qualifying.

Ernie’s wife was a fox back in the day ! Actually all the wives were badddd back in the day

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Long live the Texaco Havoline #28

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Everyone made a big deal out of Kyle Busch coming back from a broken leg as if it was like this comeback. Nobody today has a clue what this comeback was like.

People wonder why this sport was so popular and it's because the whole field and garage used to be full of men like this......TALENT got them there not just money

Swerven Irvan

The bit on Timmy Williams doesn't belong in this video. Has really nothing to do with the story.

I loved Ernie but I hate how for years everyone has remember Ernie having that title locked up and Dale wouldn't have 7. Facts are Dale was leading the points the week Ernie got hurt. I'm not saying I know Ernie wouldn't have won it. He could have . But its just as likely that Dale was gonna win ans Ernie finish 2nd