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Post by bnsf1995 on Jun 10, 2019 23:26:32 GMT -5
1992 Pabst Blue Ribbon 400 Andy Sammonds was angry. Angry at his performance so far in 1992. Angry at his car. Angry at Pacific Coast Racing's mechanics. But most of all, angry at himself. Between Atlanta and Milwaukee, he had come to realize that he was being too nice on the track, a complete pushover. No more. When he qualified for the Pabst Blue Ribbon 400, his run was so aggressive and so thorough, he set a new track record and won the pole. And he led quite a bit of the race, too. Even though he was eventually taken out by a bad piston, he was still happier than he had been all season; the only time he was happy prior to this was when Katie won at Richmond, as he was always happy to see his teammates win. And that's who won. Katie dominated en route to her second win of 1992. She's still third in points behind Davey Allison and Bill Elliott, but she's just happy this season is the exact opposite of her winless 1991 campaign. Next stop: Darlington. |
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Post by bnsf1995 on Jun 10, 2019 23:32:17 GMT -5
1992 TranSouth 500 Jeff Burton started on pole. Andy Sammonds, coming off a high at Milwaukee, was confident he could do some good today. Once again, he finished off the lead lap, this time in 13th. In his defense, though, Kyle Petty was pretty much untouchable throughout the entire race, only losing the lead briefly to Belle Sammonds. This untouchability was the reason Kyle Petty got his second win of the season. Following the race, Davey Allison is now the points leader. Next stop: Bristol. |
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Post by bnsf1995 on Jun 11, 2019 5:40:43 GMT -5
1992 Food City 500 Chris Horton started on the pole, giving Toyota its first pole. This was yet another exciting Bristol race, with plenty of side-by-side racing and passing. Once again, Andy Sammonds' woes continued. He was able to hover around the top-20 early on, before he was involved in a wreck. He continued on, but ended up six laps down because his rear-end had been smashed up and his aerodynamics ruined. But he could stay mad for long, as Katie picked up yet ANOTHER win. Belle finished sixth, and Kelly Walker finished fifth. Next stop: North Wilkesboro. |
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Post by bnsf1995 on Jun 11, 2019 5:54:14 GMT -5
1992 First Union 400 Another race at North Wilksboro, another short track doozy. Alan Kulwicki started on the pole. Andy Sammonds was HELLBENT on finishing strong. Even when he was knocked back to the 20s, he clawed his way back into the top 10. He was looking good, until he was involved in a wreck. He continued on without any front fenders, coming home 16th, two laps down. Katie Sammonds suffered a similar issue of having to run with a "naked" front end, and finished 16th. Belle Sammonds outright wrecked and did not finish. The race victory went to Sterling Marlin. Next stop: Coca-Cola. |
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Post by bnsf1995 on Jun 11, 2019 6:28:15 GMT -5
1992 Diet Coke 400 Coca-Cola Superspeedway was the third restrictor-plate track added the schedule. Debuting in 1988, this track has developed a reputation for highly-competitive races and large crashes. The pole was won by, in a pleasant turn of events, AJ Foyt, who also ran in the top 10 all day. Andy Sammonds also ran up front all day, but was once again let down by bad pit strategy and finished 24th, off the lead lap; following the race, he had a long, angry talk with his crew chief, Lyle White. Katie was involved in an early spin after making contact with Jimmy Hensley, but no caution was thrown. Katie had some choice words for Hensley after the race. Belle was involved in a wreck and did not finish. In the end, Ken Schrader managed to get his first win of the season. Next stop: Martinsville. |
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Post by bnsf1995 on Jun 12, 2019 23:58:43 GMT -5
1992 Hanes 500 Martinsville has, in the last few years, developed a reputation for being a highly-unpredictable track. This proved true again today. Alan Kulwicki started on the pole for yet another short track doozy. Many drivers were involved in wrecks throughout the day, including all three Pacific Coast cars (PCR has never run well at the Paperclip). AJ Foyt entered the race, and finished 22nd after being involved in a wreck. The second half of the race saw an intense battle for the lead between Rusty Wallace and Ricky Rudd. In the end, Wallace triumphed for his first win of the year. Following the race, Harry Gant is the new points leader. Next stop: Talladega. |
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Post by bnsf1995 on Jun 13, 2019 0:21:10 GMT -5
1992 Winston 500 Talladega Superspeedway was built on a Native American burial ground that is said to be cursed. Whether that's true or not, it did make for a weird day at the Winston 500. It all started when an extra parade lap was added. Then, on the first lap, the leaders pitted. Pretty much everyone pitted, eventually putting only one car on the lead lap, that being Tim Richmond. Compounding this was several multi-car wrecks throughout the day.  This wreck saw one of the Horton Toyotas (not sure which) go barrel-rolling while they were slowing down for a caution brought out by a completely unrelated spin on the backstretch involving points leader Harry Gant.  Ricky Rudd also got air, but didn't go completely over. No drivers were injured in any wrecks this day. When the checkers flew, only four drivers were on the lead lap, second through fourth only because they were in the right place at the right time when the caution flew at several points throughout the day. These drivers were Terry Labonte, Andy Sammonds, and Tim Richmond. And coming in first was Neil Bonnett. Andy was extremely happy. Not only had he finally finished on the lead lap, but it was a top-five finish AND he was a contender for the win. Following the race, Bill Elliott is the new points leader. Next stop: Road America. |
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Post by bnsf1995 on Jun 13, 2019 0:36:09 GMT -5
1992 Harley-Davidson 250 The first road course race of the season came at Road America. Ken Schrader started on the pole. Outside pole winner Terry Labonte missed the start because of an issue that developed during the parade laps, losing a lap. Another typical road course race, this was a race of attrition. And in the end, Alan Kulwicki won the game of nerves, and took the checkers. Andy Sammonds, fresh off a third-place finish last week, was able to notch out another top-five finish, this time in fourth. Next stop: Charlotte, for The Winston and Coca-Cola 600. |
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Post by bnsf1995 on Jun 13, 2019 1:16:27 GMT -5
1992 Winston Open NASCAR is back in its hometown of Charlotte, NC. The Winston Open was run to decide who would get into The Winston. 37 drivers entered, and after 60 laps, Mike Wallace came out on top, with Morgan Shepard in second. Both will move on to the main event. The field has been set for the eighth edition of The Winston: #1 Kelly Walker #2 Rusty Wallace #3 Dale Earnhardt #4 Dennis Malone #5 Ricky Rudd #6 Mark Martin #9 David Mader III (by virtue of Bill Elliot winning for Melling Racing in 1991) #10 Lennie Haddenberger #11 Bill Elliott #13 Andy Sammonds #17 Darrell Waltrip #21 Morgan Shepard #22 Sterling Marlin #25 Tim Richmond #28 Davey Allison #33 Harry Gant #42 Kyle Petty #43 Richard Petty (by virtue of being a past champion) #66 Chad Little #72 Katie Sammonds #75 Dick Trickle #85 Belle Sammonds #88 Mike Wallace #90 Ken Schrader #94 Terry Labonte #95 Bob Schact Keep it here. |
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Post by bnsf1995 on Jun 13, 2019 1:21:08 GMT -5
The Winston VIII Terry Labonte drew the pole for NASCAR's all-star race. Contested over 70 caution-free laps, it was Kyle Petty who want home a million dollars richer. Stay tuned for the Coca-Cola 600! |
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