1988 Talladega DieHard 500 

It’s like an episode of the twilight zone watching these old races. The crowds, the enthusiasm, the no fear of everyone, the packed stands, the distinct cars of each manufacturer, the speeds, the memory of watching this as a 16 year old boy. You just wish it was real life today. The 1980’s were truly the ending of the good life of the 20th century. Sad.

When most of the country loved cars instead of cell phones.

Ken Schrader's first win. Months before it was Phil Parsons and Schrader had a shot in that race. And probably one of the best races. Back when brand identity meant so much. Aside from special nose pieces on the cars, they at least resembled Chevrolet, Ford, Pontiac, Buick, and Oldsmobile. 1988 was one wild and crazy season for NASCAR.

When Talladega wasnt just a race, it was an event.

Thanks for these vids. I'd rather spend 3 hours watching this than the crap NASCAR is pushing like bad crack these days.

Soooooo 1988 and they have sights and sounds that make you feel like you are on the track! 2019 and I feel nothing. These 80's and 90's races are the bomb! You had 20 some drivers who had a legit chance to win. (Buddy Baker going low in the 88 to pass 5 cars was awesome). Nowadays, 4? 5? Guys who legit can win. Give me this race any day!! Thanks Smiff!!

I have been watching all the races from the 80’s...this might be my favorite so far. I feel bad for Waltrip, but that ending was meant to be

Always liked the crowd reaction at

Man that Earnhart could drive , just awesome to watch him gather up a car at 200 mph , gets the adrenaline going just watchin it !

This very race got my 8 year old self hooked on Nascar. I remember sitting on the floor with my dad screaming at the TV during the final lap, cheering for Schrader to get his first cup win and then going ballistic when he did. I was at the race in Dover when he got his final win in 91. I can't watch Nascar anymore. Too many ridiculous changes that ruined the sport.

bring back racing to the way it use to be .

You can see many empty seats, it was because of the brutal heat. This race was eventually moved to the fall.

Thumbnail - Best looking NASCAR ever, Bobby Allison's #12 Miller High Life Buick

Earnhardt was amazing. I miss him so.😢

Ken Ragan? From Unadilla, Georgia? That is David Ragan's father in row 18! So Ken Ragan was racing long before David Ragan raced and won at Talladega in 2013.

hell of a drive by the winner. I was wondering when I was gonna see a win for him. it really sucks that they cut away for golf and didn't get a victory lane interview. the move of the race is him making a 3-wide pass at

REAL NASCAR RACING

CHRIS ECONOMAKIS COMMENT ON F1 SAYS IT ALL RATHER WATCH AN NASCAR RACE LIKE THIS THAN AN F1 RACE ANYTIME

How did Chris Economaki decide to talk about the color of Joe Ruttman's car just as Davey Allison's engine went south. The guy had absolutely no self-awareness whatsoever.

When Winston Cup or NASCAR was worth watching, not now, at least I got to enjoy a good few years before left became more that just the direction on the race track.