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| | #REDIRECT [[1976 NASCAR Winston Cup Series (partially found footage of NASCAR races; 1976)]] |
| |title=<center>1976 Rebel 500</center>
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| |image=1976rebel5001.png
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| |imagecaption=Program for the race.
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| |status=<span style="color:red;">'''Lost'''</span>
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| The '''''1976 Rebel 500''''' was the 8th race of the 1976 NASCAR Winston Cup Series. Occurring on 11th April at the Darlington Raceway, the race would ultimately be won by polesitter David Pearson in a Mercury, following a duel with Ford's Buddy Baker. The event was also notable for its crashes, including an accident that nearly claimed the life of Chevrolet driver Jerry Sisco.
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| ==Background==
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| The ''1976 Rebel 500'' was the 20th running of the event, with the annual race typically lasting around 500 miles in length since 1973.<ref name="results">[https://www.racing-reference.info/race-results/1976_Rebel_500/W/ ''Racing-Reference'' detailing qualifying and race results for the event.] Retrieved 3 Apr '22</ref> Its name is a reference to the race typically being held near Confederate Memorial Day,<ref>[https://sg.news.yahoo.com/nascar-banning-confederate-flag-events-004959388.html? ''Yahoo! News'' noting the race was typically held near Confederate Memorial Day.] Retrieved 3 Apr '22</ref> with Confederate flags often being featured on race programs and within the stands.<ref>[https://www.sbnation.com/nascar/2015/9/10/9299515/nascar-confederate-flag-darlington-south-carolina ''SB Nation'' detailing the extent of Confederate flags and celebrations during the Rebel races.] Retrieved 3 Apr '22</ref> It was one of two 1976 Winston Cup Series races conducted at Darlington Raceway, the other being the Southern 500,<ref>[https://www.racing-reference.info/season-stats/1976/W/ ''Racing-Reference'' detailing the 1976 NASCAR Winston Cup Series calendar.] Retrieved 3 Apr '22</ref> which in 1976 occurred on 6th September and was won by David Pearson.<ref>[https://www.racing-reference.info/race-results/1976_Southern_500/W/ ''Racing-Reference'' detailing the results of the 1976 Southern 500.] Retrieved 3 Apr '22</ref> After the two Darlington races were merged into one 400 mile race for 2005,<ref>[https://frcs.pro/nascar/tracks/darlington-raceway/10 ''Fantasy Racing Cheat Sheet'' detailing the history of Darlington Raceway and how both races were merged into one from 2005.] Retrieved 3 Apr '22</ref> the Rebel 400's legacy would continue in 2020 under the current name of the Goodyear 400.<ref>[https://www.jayski.com/2021/04/14/darlington-raceway-rolls-with-goodyear-for-the-goodyear-400-on-may-9/ ''Jayski'' noting the race carries on as the Goodyear 400.] Retrieved 3 Apr '22</ref>
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| Prior to the race, qualifying commenced with Pearson winning the pole position with a speed of 154.171 mph.<ref name="charlotte">[http://bench-racing.blogspot.com/2020/04/april-11-1976-pearson-darlington.html ''Charlotte Observer'' reporting on Pearson winning the race, and the Hylton and Sisco crashes (report found on ''Bench-Racing'').] Retrieved 3 Apr '22</ref><ref name="bench">[http://bench-racing.blogspot.com/2020/04/april-11-1976-pearson-darlington.html ''Bench-Racing'' detailing qualifying, the race and the crashes.] Retrieved 3 Apr '22</ref><ref name="results"/> Directly behind him was fellow Mercury driver Bobby Allison, with Ford's Dick Brooks lining up third.<ref name="results"/><ref name="bench"/> Pearson's pole position was considered unsurprising, as this was his third consecutive pole at Darlington, as well as his fourth in the previous five Rebel events.<ref name="bench"/>
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| ==The Race==
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| With the starting order decided, the 1976 Rebel 500 commenced on 11th April.<ref name="results"/> Pearson held the lead until lap 2, when Allison briefly led, only for Pearson to again control things for the next 13 laps.<ref name="results"/><ref name="bench"/> However, the early stages saw much competition for the lead, with 10 different drivers, including Baker, Dodge's Richard Petty, and Chevrolet's Darrell Waltrip, contributing towards 32 leader changes throughout the race.<ref name="results"/><ref name="bench"/> ''Bench-Racing'' noted that the extent of lead changes is comparable to larger tracks like Daytona and Talladega.<ref name="bench"/>
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| Starting from 24, several incidents occurred,<ref name="nyt">[https://www.nytimes.com/1976/04/12/archives/pearson-takes-rebel-500.html ''The New York Times'' reporting on Pearson winning the race and Sisco's crash.] Retrieved 3 Apr '22</ref><ref name="charlotte"/> including Darrell Bryant crashing his Chevrolet after 23 laps, and Brooks retiring following a crash after 30.<ref name="charlotte"/><ref name="results"/> On lap 82, James Hylton's Chevrolet was spun and would clip Baker's Ford, causing the car to swap ends.<ref name="charlotte"/><ref name="bench"/> Darrell Waltrip's Chevrolet then smashed directly into Hylton, resulting in his vehicle somewhat being launched into the air.<ref name="charlotte"/><ref name="bench"/> Both were eliminated,<ref name="results"/> with Hylton requiring x-ray examinations on his legs which ultimately showed no injuries.<ref name="charlotte"/> Allison was also involved in the incident, with his vehicle experiencing a damaged oil cooler that took him out of lead contention.<ref name="charlotte"/><ref name="bench"/> Baker was able to continue and remain competitive, albeit having to contend with a damaged grill that would impact aerodynamics.<ref name="bench"/><ref name="charlotte"/> This would later be partially repaired by his team.<ref name="charlotte"/>
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| Another serious crash occurred on lap 170,<ref name="results"/> when Jerry Sisco crashed into the outside wall along the front straightaway, before smashing into the inside concrete barrier.<ref name="bench"/><ref name="charlotte"/> The crashes caused the Chevrolet to suffer from a ruptured fuel tank, which ignited.<ref name="bench"/><ref name="nyt"/><ref name="charlotte"/> Sisco was motionless in the car, and most likely would have perished in the crash were it not for the actions Dale Inman and Barry Dodson, two of Petty's pit crew members, who pulled him free from the wrecked car.<ref name="nyt"/><ref name="charlotte"/><ref name="bench"/> Sisco was dazed, but ultimately recovered after a check-up at the trackside hospital.<ref name="charlotte"/><ref name="bench"/>
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| Despite the damage inflicted following the Hylton collision, Baker was still a contender for the win, leading 205 laps overall.<ref name="results"/><ref name="bench"/><ref name="charlotte"/> However, despite leading the most laps, Baker faced intense competition from Pearson, who managed to lead a few laps at a time during the end stages.<ref name="charlotte"/><ref name="nyt"/><ref name="bench"/><ref name="results"/> Pearson managed to close the gap after initially losing a lap following a cut right front tyre on lap 166.<ref name="charlotte"/><ref name="nyt"/> Ultimately, Pearson capitalised following the final caution caused by a spin by Chevrolet's Benny Parsons with 20 laps remaining.<ref name="charlotte"/><ref name="results"/><ref name="bench"/> Three laps later, he performed the final lead change, holding it for the remaining laps to claim victory and $17,750 in prize money.<ref name="charlotte"/><ref name="bench"/><ref name="results"/> Baker finished two to five car lengths behind to achieve second place, with Parsons taking third despite his earlier spin, two laps down from the leaders.<ref name="nyt"/><ref name="charlotte"/><ref name="results"/><ref name="bench"/> Post-race, Pearson believed the caution was crucial for victory, The Silver Fox stating "I guess that caution flag did it for me. I felt I might could have caught up with Buddy but I doubt if I could have passed him. Time would have run out. It's open thing to pull up on a feller, it's another to get around him, 'especially if he doesn't want you to."<ref name="charlotte"/> This was Pearson's sixth Darlington win, and his fourth within the previous five Rebel races.<ref name="bench"/><ref name="charlotte"/>
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| ==Availability==
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| According to ''NASCAR on TV'', 45 minutes of highlights were televised by ABC on 10th April 1976 as part of its ''Wide World of Sports'', alongside footage of bodybuilding.<ref>[https://sites.google.com/site/nascarracingontv/home/the-races/monster-energy-cup-series/1976-nascar-winston-cup-series/1976-rebel-500 ''NASCAR on TV'' detailing the ABC broadcast of the race.] Retrieved 3 Apr '22</ref> However, the broadcast has yet to resurface, and no footage of the race is currently publicly available. ''Racing-Reference'' notes that home video footage was once uploaded to YouTube by 8mmhistory on 17th March 2018.<ref>[https://www.racing-reference.info/video-links/?id=1976-08&series=W ''Racing-Reference'' noting an 8mmhistory home video that has since been made private.] Retrieved 3 Apr '22</ref> However, this video has since been made private. Nevertheless, photos and newspaper clippings of the event are publicly viewable.<ref name="bench"/>
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| ==Gallery==
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| ===Images===
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| <gallery mode=packed heights=250px>
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| 1976rebel5002.png|Darrell Waltrip collides into James Hylton.
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| 1976rebel5003.jpeg|Aftermath of Jerry Sisco's crash. Were it not for Dale Inman and Barry Dodson, Sisco might have perished in the crash.
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| 1976rebel5004.png|''Charlotte Observer'' reporting on Pearson winning the race, and the Hylton and Sisco crashes.
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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 Carolina 500 (lost footage of NASCAR Winston Cup 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 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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