What if certain drivers stayed in NASCAR longer

[rebelracing88]

With some good luck, Rusty Wallace could have easily been at least a 3 time champion.

[blackjack21211]

Davey won 19 times in 191 races. Multiply by say.. 800 starts? Were talking top 5 of all time.

[ASargent300]

@flubber342 You forgot to mention Elliot Sadler once in the second race of Pocono in 2010

[DALE3SR]

alan kuwicki would have won 2 titles and davey allison would have one 3. out of ten years those two plus gordon would have won 7 titles. life is unfair and cruel sometimes, but these drivers should have been the ones who saved us from the hell we watch every sunday now. Big E is probally roling in his grave at how shitty it has gotten. and little E would have never left his fathers team. thersa would be another earnhardt ex and would be nothing. oooo wait she already is nothing.

[NASCARFreak1699]

@flubber342 of course kyle busch would been killed in 09

[NASCARFreak1699]

@flubber342 Tim Richmond would have drove the #24 And Jeff Gordon would be un heard of

[NASCARFreak1699]

Kulwicki and davey allisson would be champions over and over again



[nascarfanatic2425]

I bet with any money, had Adam Petty and Kenny Irwin never been killed, I bet those two would be going at it for the championship today. Heck, if Jeremey Mayfield never done drugs, he would be competing for titles.

[superkryp13]

we never forget the greats

[Video24Maker]

@flubber342 Mark Martin in 2006.

[UsonianAC]

Imagine if A.J. Foyt ran NASCAR full-time...I'm surprised nobody has asked that question.

[406590]

Life is too short to live the same day twice.

[CBright7831]

Here's another question: What would NASCAR be like today if Dale Earnhardt had survived the 2001 Daytona 500?

[Video24Maker]

@CBright7831 No COT, no required HANS usage, no safer barriers on all tracks, Jeff Gordon would still be competitive for championships with Earnhardt still running, and championships with DEI and Dale Jr.

[MegaNima2011]

@Video24Maker It is not much about the HANS device. If he had just hit wall marginally from a different angle, he would be alive today.

[Video24Maker]

@MegaNima2011 True

[NASCARFreak1699]

@CBright7831 alot more fun

[STP43FAN1]

Leeroy Yarbrough and Pete Hamilton I could see challenging Richard David Cale and the Allisons into the 1970s. Hamilton I think would have stayed Richard's teammate.

Tim Richmond might not have won a championship because even at his peak there was an eraticism to his racing - I remember Barry Dodson doubting Richmond could have adapted to radial tires.

Kulwicki barely succeeded as owner-driver; I don't see him succeeding after 1992 because of the sport's insane economics.

[Xx75racer75xX]

im a huge gordon fan but frankly i dont see him taking 3 championships in the 90s if kulwicki and allison were alive when he won them

[Duke4Reuti]

Adam Petty wouldnt likely had the equipment. Or maybe him being there would have pushed Petty racing to get very serious

[mrtuttle76]

davey would have dominated the 90s if he hadn't died i think

[Porygonseizureman]

Jimmie Johnson would have had a much harder road to success if Adam Petty didn't die. I would also bet Clint Bowyer would be likely to still be racing on short tracks in Kansas and Missouri if Petty didn't die.

[Porygonseizureman]

Response to my own post. Bowyer would have had problems obtaining sponsorship.

[marshalljimduncan]

@Porygonseizureman Adam Petty was a great person, but he was no better than his father at racing stock cars.

[Duke4Reuti]

@Porygonseizureman I dont see Adam Petty driving for Hendricks. Maybe I'm missing some facts or projections in the matter. JJ was hand picked by Gordon. Still I miss your point

[sneezabonk]

It is kind of strange how dale earnhardt was talking about drivers who died

[jonesy97]

@sneezabonk Indeed. Now HE needs to be included in this story.

[Brian211978]

I bet gordon doesn't win 1 or 2 of his championships if allison was around throughout the 90's!

[racefan32]

I remember hearing about Alan's death on April 1 and thing what a bad joke.

then to also lose Davey that year, and nearly Ernie the next..

[vidEvWill]

very few people have what it takes to be number one, its rare...I believe the stage only has room for a few players.

[rayar66]

I remember watching Tim Richmond race. You could tell he was a very good driver probably one of the best ever in NASCAR. IMHO the best driver for the past 10 years has been Tony Stewart. Funny how Tony and Tim both started in Indy cars. Davey Allison was also very good and would have probably won a couple championships. I was a huge Alan Kulwicki Fan and allthough I was happy he won a championship I think He got very lucky that year. He was a good driver but not spectacular.

[MrBellywash]

@rayar66 I believe Kulwickis talent was organization. He would probably own a powerhouse team right now, especially if he had kept Ray Evernham on the team. But he wasnt a great driver.

[backlinelover]

Dale earnhardt was one of the best ever how ever if tim, alan and davey wouldnt have died I believe the natrual selection at the time would have left him at three titles

[rayar66]

@backlinelover I completly agree with you. I also don't think Jeff Gordon would have as many championships if Tim, Davey and Alan where still alive and racing. I think Tony Stewart would still have all of his championships and sadly think Jimmy Johnson would still have 4 in a row because Tim, Davey and Alan would be getting older and not as good as they used to be.

[bsebll552]

@rayar66 But, it Adam Petty hadn't lost his life, I dont think Johnson would have those 4

[rayar66]

@bsebll552 Why? Just because he was a Petty?. Cant really agree with you because as much as I don't like Johnson I have to admit the he has been dominant in the playoffs for the last 4 years and looks like he will do it again this year. dang it.

[BDXRdemon]

damn i think alittle history lesson for all you racers... racers + aircraft = death.

[DavidW2340]

@BDXRdemon seems true, but in tims case it was aids =(

[Hlover01]

This is a great video is this it or is there more?

[vidEvWill]

@Hlover01 its from a movie I have it somewhere at home, its called NASCAR 50th Anniversary Good Old Gods its about NASCAR's greatest drivers.