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| | #REDIRECT [[1972 NASCAR Winston Cup Series (partially found footage of NASCAR races; 1972)]] |
| |title=<center>1972 Carolina 500</center>
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| |image=1972carolina5001.jpg
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| |imagecaption=Bobby Isaac celebrating his 37th and final Cup Series victory.
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| |status=<span style="color:red;">'''Lost'''</span>
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| The '''''1972 Carolina 500''''' was the 5th race of the 1972 NASCAR Winston Cup Series. Occurring on 12th March at the North Carolina Motor Speedway, the race would ultimately be won by Bobby Isaac in a 1972 Dodge, which would be his 37th and final Cup Series victory.
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| ==Background==
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| The ''1972 Carolina 500'' was the 7th running of the event, with the annual race typically lasting 500 miles in length.<ref name="results">[https://www.racing-reference.info/race-results/1972_Carolina_500/W/ ''Racing-Reference'' detailing qualifying and race results for the event.] Retrieved 9 Apr '22</ref> It was one of two 1972 Winston Cup Series races conducted at North Carolina Motor Speedway, the other being the American 500,<ref>[https://www.racing-reference.info/season-stats/1972/W/ ''Racing-Reference'' detailing the 1972 NASCAR Winston Cup Series calendar.] Retrieved 9 Apr '22</ref> which in 1972 occurred on 22nd October and was won by Bobby Allison in a 1972 Chevrolet.<ref>[https://www.racing-reference.info/race-results/1972_American_500/W/ ''Racing-Reference'' detailing the results of the 1972 American 500.] Retrieved 9 Apr '22</ref> The annual event lasted until 2004 as the Subway 400, before it was removed from the Cup Series schedule.<ref>[https://www.driveraverages.com/nascar/track.php?trk_id=23 ''DriverAverages'' listing the Cup Series races at the North Carolina Motor Speedway/Rockingham Speedway.] Retrieved 9 Apr '22</ref>
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| Prior to the race, qualifying commenced with Bobby Isaac winning the pole position with a speed of 137.539 mph.<ref name="results"/> Initially, Bobby Allison was to have started on pole in a 1972 Chevrolet, but he was ordered to the back of the field after being found to have made an illegal switch of tyres, with left side tyres bolted onto the right side of the car.<ref name="reunion">[http://racersreunion.com/community/forum/stock-car-racing-history/36084/racing-history-minute-march-12-1972 ''RacersReunion'' detailing the race and providing photos and newspaper clippings of it.] Retrieved 9 Apr '22</ref><ref name="spartan1">[http://racersreunion.com/community/forum/stock-car-racing-history/36084/racing-history-minute-march-12-1972 ''Spartanburg Herald'' reporting on Isaac winning the race.] Retrieved 9 Apr '22</ref><ref name="spartan2">[http://racersreunion.com/community/forum/stock-car-racing-history/36084/racing-history-minute-march-12-1972 ''Spartanburg Herald'' reporting on Allison's comments following his retirement from the race, as well as Petty's.] Retrieved 9 Apr '22</ref><ref name="nyt">[https://www.nytimes.com/1972/03/13/archives/isaac-triumphs-in-carolina-500.html ''The New York Times'' reporting on Isaac winning the race.] Retrieved 9 Apr '22</ref> Allison notably disagreed with NASCAR's decision, claiming "I don't think it was fair since we were the only one they checked. Somebody told on us."<ref name="spartan2"/> Directly behind Isaac was 1972 Plymouth driver Richard Petty, who was deemed the favourite to win by the ''Spartanburg Herald'', with Benny Parsons qualifying third in a 1971 Ford.<ref name="results"/><ref name="reunion"/> Isaac was looking to achieve his first victory of the season, as well as his first at North Carolina since his first attempt seven year prior.<ref name="nyt"/> Additionally, the event set an attendance record for the speedway, at 42,500.<ref name="spartan1"/><ref name="nyt"/><ref name="results"/>
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| ==The Race==
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| With the starting order decided, the 1972 Carolina 500 commenced on 12th March.<ref name="results"/> Isaac maintained the lead at the start, holding onto the first position for 13 laps, until Petty took over.<ref name="results"/> Isaac was able to take it back on lap 23 however, holding on for another 45 laps.<ref name="results"/> His main competition would then become a fast-charging Allison, who managed to pass Petty on lap 43, and then succeeded in making it all the way from last to the first position by lap 79.<ref name="nyt"/><ref name="spartan1"/><ref name="results"/> While Isaac briefly took the lead again for a combined total of eight laps, Allison was proving to be extremely dominant for the race.<ref name="results"/> By lap 345, it was assumed that victory for him was certain, holding a lap lead on Isaac.<ref name="spartan1"/><ref name="spartan2"/><ref name="nyt"/>
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| Suddenly, his Chevrolet's engine expired, handing back the lead to Isaac.<ref name="spartan1"/><ref name="spartan2"/><ref name="nyt"/><ref name="results"/> Isaac gained a further advantage when Petty suffered a broken right spring, affecting The King's handling significantly.<ref name="spartan1"/><ref name="spartan2"/><ref name="nyt"/> Petty later remarked that "It seemed like I drove the last 100 miles sideways. I shouldn't have to tell you how it was handling."<ref name="spartan2"/><ref name="nyt"/> He was therefore unable to catch Isaac, especially when he suffered two cut tyres that forced an earlier-than-planned pit stop.<ref name="spartan1"/><ref name="spartan2"/> Thus Isaac was able to maintain a steady pace when his crew gave him the "EZ" signal with only 15 laps to go.<ref name="nyt"/> Nevertheless, Isaac still managed to lap Petty, crossing the line by over a lap margin to claim victory and $15,250 in prize money.<ref name="nyt"/><ref name="spartan1"/><ref name="results"/> Petty managed to finish second, with 1970 Dodge driver Jim Vandiver 13 laps down from Isaac in third.<ref name="results"/><ref name="nyt"/><ref name="spartan1"/>
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| Post-race, Isaac admitted that had Allison not retired, the latter would have been victorious, stating "I couldn't run with him... none of us could. I just kept hoping everything would workout for me."<ref name="spartan1"/> Meanwhile, a dejected Allison said to the press "Right now I would have to say this was perhaps my biggest disappointment in racing."<ref name="spartan2"/> This would be Isaac's first win for 1972 and at the circuit,<ref name="nyt"/> as well as proving to be his 37th and final Cup Series victory.<ref>[https://mobile.twitter.com/basso488/status/1370343825495838721?lang=bg Twitter post noting the race was Isaac's 37th and final Cup Series victory.] Retrieved 9 Apr '22</ref><ref name="reunion"/>
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| ==Availability==
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| According to ''NASCAR on TV'', 90 minutes of highlights were televised by ABC on 18th March 1972, being billed as "ABC Championship Auto Racing".<ref>[https://sites.google.com/site/nascarracingontv/home/the-races/monster-energy-cup-series/1972-nascar-winston-cup-series/1972-carolina-500 ''NASCAR on TV'' detailing the ABC broadcast of the race.] Retrieved 9 Apr '22</ref> However, this broadcast has yet to resurface, and no footage of the race is currently publicly available. Nevertheless, photos ands newspaper clippings of the event remain viewable.<ref name="reunion"/>
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| ==Gallery==
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| ===Image===
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| <gallery mode=packed heights=300px>
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| 1972carolina5002.jpg|Program for the race.
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| 1972carolina5003.png|Petty receiving advice from his father Lee prior to qualifying.
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| 1972carolina5004.png|Buddy Baker checks on his father Buck prior to a practice session.
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| 1972carolina5005.jpg|The starting order prior to Allison being moved to the back row.
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| 1972carolina5006.png|Isaac celebrating his win.
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| 1972carolina5007.png|''Spartanburg Herald'' reporting on Isaac winning the race.
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| 1972carolina5008.png|''Spartanburg Herald'' reporting on Allison's and Petty's comments post-race.
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| </gallery>
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| ==See Also==
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| *[[1960 Daytona 500 (partially found footage of NASCAR Grand National Series race; 1960)]]
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| *[[1960 Daytona Races (lost CBS and NBC televised footage of NASCAR prelude events to Daytona 500; 1960)]]
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| *[[1961 Firecracker 250 (lost ABC footage of NASCAR Grand National Series race; 1961)]]
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| *[[1962 Daytona 500 (partially found footage of NASCAR Grand National Series race; 1962)]]
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| *[[1962 Firecracker 250 (lost ABC footage of NASCAR Grand National Series race; 1962)]]
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| *[[1963 Firecracker 400 (partially found footage of NASCAR Grand National Series race; 1963)]]
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| *[[1963 Richmond 250 (partially found footage of NASCAR Grand National Series qualifying session and race; 1963)]]
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| *[[1964 Atlanta 500 (partially found footage of NASCAR Grand National Series race; 1964)]]
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| *[[1964 National 400 (lost footage of NASCAR Grand National Series race; 1964)]]
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| *[[1964 Richmond 250 (lost footage of NASCAR Grand National Series qualifying session; 1964)]]
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| *[[1965 Daytona 500 (partially found footage of NASCAR Grand National Series race; 1965)]]
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| *[[1965 Rebel 300 (partially found footage of NASCAR Grand National Series race; 1965)]]
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| *[[1966 National 500 (lost footage of NASCAR Grand National Series race; 1966)]]
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| *[[1966 Southern 500 (partially found footage of NASCAR Grand National Series race; 1966)]]
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| *[[1967 Firecracker 400 (partially found footage of NASCAR Grand National Series race; 1967)]]
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| *[[1967 Rebel 400 (partially found footage of NASCAR Grand National Series race; 1967)]]
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| *[[1970 Alabama 500 (found footage of NASCAR Grand National Series race; 1970)]]
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| *[[1970 National 500 (partially found footage of NASCAR Grand National Series race; 1970)]]
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| *[[1970 Wilkes 400 (lost footage of NASCAR Grand National Series race; 1970)]]
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| *[[1970 World 600 (lost footage of NASCAR Grand National Series race; 1970)]]
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| *[[1971 Atlanta 500 (lost footage of NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; 1971)]]
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| *[[1971 Medal of Honor Firecracker 400 (partially found footage of NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; 1971)]]
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| *[[1971 Myers Brothers 250 (lost footage and official documents of NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; 1971)]]
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| *[[1971 National 500 (lost footage of NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; 1971)]]
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| *[[1971 Rebel 400 (partially found footage of NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; 1971)]]
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| *[[1971 Twin 125s (lost footage of NASCAR Daytona 500 qualifying races; 1971)]]
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| *[[1972 Atlanta 500 (lost footage of NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; 1972)]]
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| *[[1972 Bowman-Gray 100 (lost footage of NASCAR Grand American Series race; 1972)]]
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| *[[1972 Daytona 500 (partially found footage of NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; 1972)]]
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| *[[1972 Firecracker 400 (lost ABC footage of NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; 1972)]]
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| *[[1972 National 500 (partially found footage of NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; 1972)]]
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| *[[1972 Rebel 400 (lost footage of NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; 1972)]]
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| *[[1973 Atlanta 500 (lost footage of NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; 1973)]]
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| *[[1973 Medal of Honor Firecracker 400 (partially found footage of NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; 1973)]]
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| *[[1974 Mason-Dixon 500 (lost footage of NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; 1974)]]
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| *[[1974 National 500 (lost footage of NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; 1974)]]
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| *[[1974 Twin 125s (lost footage of NASCAR Daytona 500 qualifying races; 1974)]]
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| *[[1975 Champion Spark Plug 400 (lost footage of NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; 1975)]]
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| *[[1975 Dixie 500 (lost footage of NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; 1975)]]
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| *[[1975 Firecracker 400 (lost footage of NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; 1975)]]
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| *[[1975 National 500 (lost footage of NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; 1975)]]
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| *[[1975 Twin 125s (lost footage of NASCAR Daytona 500 qualifying races; 1975)]]
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| *[[1975 World 600 (partially found footage of NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; 1975)]]
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| *[[1976 Atlanta 500 (lost footage of NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; 1976)]]
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| *[[1976 Champion Spark Plug 400 (lost footage of NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; 1976)]]
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| *[[1976 Dixie 500 (lost CBS footage of NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; 1976)]]
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| *[[1976 Firecracker 400 (lost footage of NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; 1976)]]
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| *[[1976 National 500 (lost footage of NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; 1976)]]
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| *[[1976 Rebel 500 (lost footage of NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; 1976)]]
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| *[[1976 Riverside 400 (lost footage of NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; 1976)]]
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| *[[1976 Talladega 500 (lost footage of NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; 1976)]]
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| *[[1976 Winston 500 (lost footage of NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; 1976)]]
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| *[[1976 World 600 (lost footage of NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; 1976)]]
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| *[[1978 NAPA National 500 (lost footage of NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; 1978)]]
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| *[[1979 Daytona ARCA 200 (lost footage of ARCA Racing Series race; 1979)]]
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| *[[1979 Dixie 500 (lost ABC footage of NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; existence unconfirmed; 1979)]]
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| *[[1979 Southeastern 500 (partially found footage of NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; 1979)]]
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| *[[1981 Coca-Cola 500 (partially found footage of NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; 1981)]]
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| *[[1981 CRC Chemicals 500 (lost footage of NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; 1981)]]
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| *[[1982 CRC Chemicals 500 (lost footage of NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; 1982)]]
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| *[[1982 Eastern 150 (lost footage of NASCAR Budweiser Late Model Sportsman Series race; 1982)]]
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| *[[1982 Goody's Sportsman 300 (partially found footage of NASCAR Budweiser Late Model Sportsman Series race; 1982)]]
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| *[[1982 Twin 125s race 1 (lost footage of NASCAR Daytona 500 qualifying race; existence unconfirmed; 1982)]]
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| *[[1982 Winston Western 500 (lost footage of NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; existence unconfirmed; 1982)]]
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| *[[1983 Goody's Sportsman 300 (partially found footage of NASCAR Budweiser Late Model Sportsman Series race; 1983)]]
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| *[[1983 Mason-Dixon 500 (lost footage of NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; 1983)]]
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| *[[1983 Southern 500 (lost footage of NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; existence unconfirmed; 1983)]]
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| *[[1984 Delaware 500 (partially found footage of NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; 1984)]]
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| *[[1984 Goody's Sportsman 300 (lost footage of NASCAR Busch Grand National Series race; 1984)]]
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| *[[1984 Warner W. Hodgdon Carolina 500 (lost footage of NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; existence unconfirmed; 1984)]]
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| *[[1985 Twin 125s (lost footage of NASCAR Daytona 500 qualifying races; existence unconfirmed; 1985)]]
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| *[[1986 Twin 125s (lost footage of NASCAR Daytona 500 qualifying races; existence unconfirmed; 1986)]]
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| *[[1989 Busch Clash (lost footage of pre-season NASCAR Winston Cup Series race; 1989)]]
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| *[[1992 Atlanta 300 (lost footage of NASCAR Busch Grand National Series race; 1992)]]
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| *[[1996 DeVilbiss SuperFinish 200 (partially found televised footage of NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race; 1996)]]
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| *[[Jeff Gordon's 2008 UAW-Dodge 400 crash (lost on-board footage of NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race crash; 2008)]]
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| *[[NASCAR (partially found uncut footage of stock car races; 1960-present)]]
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| ==References==
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| {{reflist}}
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| [[Category:Lost recordings of real incidents]]
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| [[Category:Lost TV]]
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| [[Category:Completely lost media]]
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