472. Donnie Allison: A Sport Worth Fighting For

The legendary Donnie Allison joins Dale Earnhardt Jr. and co-host Mike Davis in the Bojangles Studio to share never before told stories at the table. Donnie recounts the iconic 1979 Daytona 500, and the famous fight he was involved in from the race that put the sport on the map. Donnie details a diverse racing career that includes multiple starts in the Indianapolis 500, and reveals who he believes is the greatest race car driver to ever live.

The group also discusses Allison's relationship with Cale Yarbrough after the '79 Daytona 500, a crash that altered the trajectory of his career, and a confrontation between Donnie and Dale Earnhardt that you don't want to miss. Dale Jr and Allison also discuss Donnie's nomination for the NASCAR Hall of Fame's pioneer ballot, and what it would mean for him to be voted in to the prestigious group.

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