The Scene Vault Podcast -- Robert Pressley on Michael Waltrip's Vicious Bristol Crash

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Жыл бұрын

Robert Pressley and Michael Waltrip get together to trigger one of the most infamous crashes in NASCAR history and an IMPRESSIVE stare-down minutes later.
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@sbmcvp4525 Жыл бұрын

That wreck still brings chills to me, as everyone there that day. They red flagged the race, all motors shut off, and you could have heard a pin drop it was so quiet. We all ran over to that part of the track, and stared in disbelief when Michael was unstrapped, and stood up. It was like a miracle right before our eyes. One of those things in life you don't forget. Never seen a car so destroyed, but the way it disintegrated, it absorbed so much of the energy of impact it spared Michael's life.

@brookedale8954 Жыл бұрын

Robert is a great man and I miss watching him run. The Bent Creek Bandit #59

@dishrod3516 Жыл бұрын

It’s sad that it took 32 years to get his side. He’s been wanting to say that for a long time.

@2Truth4Liberty Жыл бұрын

I personally never thought it was Robert' s fault. But it sure pointed out that entrance gates on race tracks should not be in that location. If there is a gate at all, it should be near the end of the longest straight-of-way.

@jimmy_olds Жыл бұрын

I always liked Robert Pressley, seemed like a good dude driving for the under funded teams. and that’s about the most DW thing I’ve heard, glad Robert finally got a chance to tell his side of the story.

@raystevens1458 Жыл бұрын

I still have the Circle Track magazine from that month with all of the color photo's, and I had watched that race and couldn't believe that Michael survived that wreck, he had an angel on his shoulder that day.

@stevenpressley5956 Жыл бұрын

The only wreck that rivals that is the Bodine truck wreck at Daytona.. 2 men that are lucky to be alive..

@TheJer-jg4nz Жыл бұрын

Look at the Mike Harmon crash at Bristol as he hit the same exit gate that Michael did, almost cut the car in half and he to walked away from it.

@kevineakman8586 Жыл бұрын

I’ve always thought that one was scarier than Waltrips, just not as suspenseful because basically when the car stopped moving dude just stood up and walked away. I still go back and watch that one. Absolutely amazing.

@EclecticHillbilly Жыл бұрын

I'd have to say the Don MacTavish crash in the Permatex race at Daytona, in 1969, was worse.

@ridgerunnerperformance-jas5418 Жыл бұрын

Great series with Robert. Nascar needs more down home real people like him now adays.

@ridgerunnerperformance-jas5418 Жыл бұрын

@@davebryant8050 it's not just nascar. A working man with a dream and strong work ethics has a near impossible chance of moving up anymore and any racing organization. Cubic Dollars are the standard practice.

@321gates 9 ай бұрын

Nothing against Gordon, but I think he set the stage for what was to come in Nascar. If Nascar were to expand into new markets, they needed more young, good-looking, well-spoken drivers. Similar with crew chiefs.

@CHOUT86 Жыл бұрын

What a great story im so glad this came to light! Thank you Robert!

@MRosati5000 Жыл бұрын

I'm glad Mikie made it.. he really caught that gate in the worst way! Good to see Robert looks good.

@JacksonD489 Жыл бұрын

I was there... It was GNARLY!

@jefferyrobertson7520 Жыл бұрын

Thanks For Uploading Rick And Steve

@MrChristopherHaas 9 ай бұрын

That was 1988. I have rewatched all Busch series races available on you tube that this man raced in and it was either win or wreck someone. On purpose. Dozens and dozens of deliberate wrecks. I’m thinking it’s the reason Alliance got rid of him before season end, tired of repairing car week after week. Watch his last indy raceway park race in the ride, he damn near killed 2 in that one,you could see it in Todd Bodines eyes.

@ghettostreamlabs5724 Жыл бұрын

That Kool Aid car (what's left of it) is in the museum at Talladega. Its surreal to stand in front of it.

@jessejames2546 Жыл бұрын

My family and I were there, it was crazy, the place went silent, parents were covering their kids eyes. Truly amazing how that gate broke open. I have a picture with Michael Sunday morning in the infield by the drivers lounge. I was about 10 or 11

@sikzstrang Жыл бұрын

13 year old me was there that day and that crash and that he walked away from it still amazes me.

@jasonstacy5587 Жыл бұрын

Pure gold. Tremendous content.

@georgemyers6518 Жыл бұрын

I remember watching that race on tv. That was easily the most violent wreck I’ve ever seen.

@wr70beh Жыл бұрын

Waltrips reaction afterwards was great.

@terrygarvin1980 Жыл бұрын

Great show, Robert is a great interview! I never felt like I have gotten The Story so much since Winston Cup Scene showed up in the mail...

@timkis64 Жыл бұрын

i remember that, we all thought he was dead.i never saw a car explode on impact like that before.i guess it just wasnt micheal's time to go yet.VERY few people can walk away from a wreck that quick & violent.

@Ultimate23Dragon Жыл бұрын

It doesn't surprise me that Darrell Waltrip tried to blame Robert for this. Darrell has an extremely bad habit of defending himself or his brother for things they did on track. I remember Texas 1997 when Darrell came down on another driver at the start of the race & caused a big mess. And Darrell had the brilliant idea to say the other driver clipped him... & everyone is just laughing at Darrell... Because the other driver was Johnny Benson & he doesn't wreck anyone! 😆

@jessejames2546 Жыл бұрын

I have a great still photo of the car laying in a pile, you can see Mike’s helmet under the twisted wreck, then he got up and walk off 😂 can’t believe I watched it happen, we were sitting front strait, turn one

@maxballa7072 Жыл бұрын

Poor DW thought the worst for a minute. Hellva wreck

@sandrahunter5749 Жыл бұрын

I remember watching this race and it was scary. Jesus had his hands on Michael Waltrip. 🙏✝️❤️

@cindyhoward2566 Жыл бұрын

For sure

@SmokeShow9969 Жыл бұрын

“It was a terrific wreck and everything”

@alanbranch851 Жыл бұрын

One should stop by The International Motorsports Hall of Fame at Talladega and see that pile of metal that was Michael Waltrip s Koolaid car.

@johnstark4723 Жыл бұрын

I remember that, and always thought it strange everyone blamed Robert when it was clearly not his fault

@dustinstan21 Жыл бұрын

Failure to communicate in a time when you didn’t say anything, same way with Dale Sr., etc.

@2448207 Жыл бұрын

I thouight this happened in Practice...??

@troybuchanan9980 Жыл бұрын

I was there in turn 1 and just happened to look right at turn 2 and saw that car explode. I thought he was dead. I thought to myself what a beautiful day and I just saw Mike get killed. Damn.

@jasontaylor6325 Жыл бұрын

Terrible wreck Ross Chastain needs to watch

@sicfrynut Жыл бұрын

Ross did say he was very worried about the hauler exit off of turn 4. i still can't believe he pulled that off.

@terrygarvin1980 Жыл бұрын

Ross Chastain is a get it done dude! He had the nerve and the moxie to try something no one else dreamed of. Give him credit, he has logged more laps in trucks and busch and cup than anyone...

@dylancharlesmac Жыл бұрын

Mikey Waltrip has a history of wrecking. Thank god he lived that wreck but he has a mile long video tape of racing disasters.

@kawai99100 Жыл бұрын

I wish we could have more like this. Just listen to the story. Dale Junior just talks too much....and his side kick.

@NotSteveCook 3 ай бұрын

Fortunately, Mike Davis is no longer heard on the Dale Jr Download. Vast improvement.

@steveludwig4200 Жыл бұрын

Michael also "walked away" from a ONE car wreck off the track when he was "reportedly" DUI and would not answer the door when the Sheriff arrived to find out what happened. Shows exactly the character of the guy so I will believe Mr. Pressley.

@kennypatterson9110 Жыл бұрын

It was a racin deal but watch the video and Robert moved Michael up for sure.

@sicfrynut Жыл бұрын

not the best place to pass, but hey, it's mikey.

@kcdawg2060 Жыл бұрын

I remember that like it was yesterday. I'd just gotten married, the memory is still here but my ex-wife was sent down the highway 🛣️ lmao 😂 Thanks for an awesome video. I happily subscribed!!!