Movie Details
Theatrical Release:May 3rd, 1987
Original Language:English
1987 Winston 500 (1987)
3 hr 32 minMay 3rd, 1987
The 1987 Winston 500 from Talladega was the sight of some incredible performances Bill Elliott set the NASCAR speed record with a lap of 212809 mph The race also saw for the first time every car qualify above the 200 mph barrier Perhaps the most impressive performance was that of a young rookie in the face of terror Davey Allison began the 1987 season as a contender for the rookie of the year honors At his home track his father Bobby Allison suffered a horrifying crash in Talladegas tri oval when his car when his car went airborne and slammed into the catch fence Although he was concerned for his father Davey took his 28 Texaco Ford to victory lane went on to win later that year at Dover Downs becoming the first driver to win two or more races in his rookie year Adam Sewell
