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Phil Parsons Near Flip - 1986 Talladega 500
Posted: Fri Jan 24, 2020 05:00 am
by nascargavin8
There was a wreck on the backstretch on lap 159. Just off frame, the air lifted up Phil Parson's car and he flew through the infield grass. This was very similar to Spencer in 1992.
I didn't see any photos of that on here, and was wondering if anyone has ever seen any.
Re: Phil Parsons Near Flip - 1986 Talladega 500
Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2020 12:40 pm
by acerogers58
Tried all the usual routes, Google, Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, Flickr, Photobucket, Newspapers and couldn’t find anything, Hadn’t even heard of this until now so you’ve certainly got me curious. Hopefully something surfaces one day. Newspapers do mention him getting airborne for about 75 feet though.
Re: Phil Parsons Near Flip - 1986 Talladega 500
Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2020 12:51 pm
by Microsprinter18
I know you do a lot of MRN videos, is that where you heard this?
Re: Phil Parsons Near Flip - 1986 Talladega 500
Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2020 20:33 pm
by nascargavin8
Microsprinter18 wrote: ↑4 years ago
I know you do a lot of MRN videos, is that where you heard this?
Yes that's exactly where I heard it. I decided to listen to that race recently and was pretty shocked to hear about him getting air and they made a pretty big deal about his airtime.
Re: Phil Parsons Near Flip - 1986 Talladega 500
Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2020 20:35 pm
by nascargavin8
acerogers58 wrote: ↑4 years ago
Tried all the usual routes, Google, Facebook, Twitter, Reddit, Flickr, Photobucket, Newspapers and couldn’t find anything, Hadn’t even heard of this until now so you’ve certainly got me curious. Hopefully something surfaces one day. Newspapers do mention him getting airborne for about 75 feet though.
I did the same thing trying to find at least a grainy picture, but I came up empty. Other than the articles describing him becoming airborne, of course.
Re: Phil Parsons Near Flip - 1986 Talladega 500
Posted: Wed Jan 29, 2020 21:30 pm
by hollie3sa
Can you help me here?
https://www.racing-reference.info/race/ ... dega_500/W
This is the correct race, right? How did he manage to finish in 13th?
Re: Phil Parsons Near Flip - 1986 Talladega 500
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2020 00:08 am
by nascargavin8
That is correct. He didn't flip, but he was able to keep it up to speed for the most part.
Re: Phil Parsons Near Flip - 1986 Talladega 500
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2020 00:58 am
by hollie3sa
My mistake, sorry. I assumed the car would have been damaged in such a case. Thank you!
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid ... ater&ifg=1
This guy has photos of the race. Probably some of Parsons' near flip as well?
https://www.kkraceshots.com/ Possibly he has some as well? Or knows someone who knows someone? Professional photographers often have good connections to other photographers. I think it's worth a try.
Re: Phil Parsons Near Flip - 1986 Talladega 500
Posted: Thu Jan 30, 2020 02:47 am
by Microsprinter18
nascargavin8 wrote: ↑4 years ago
Yes that's exactly where I heard it. I decided to listen to that race recently and was pretty shocked to hear about him getting air and they made a pretty big deal about his airtime.
You should definitely post the audio, I'm sure it would be interesting!
Re: Phil Parsons Near Flip - 1986 Talladega 500
Posted: Fri Jan 31, 2020 00:25 am
by nascargavin8
Microsprinter18 wrote: ↑4 years ago
nascargavin8 wrote: ↑4 years ago
Yes that's exactly where I heard it. I decided to listen to that race recently and was pretty shocked to hear about him getting air and they made a pretty big deal about his airtime.
You should definitely post the audio, I'm sure it would be interesting!
Alright. I'll have it uploaded in about an hour or less!