NASCAR's Greatest Race: The 1992 Hooters 500

by Rick Houston

Few races have captured the imagination of racing fans as the 1992 Hooters 500 held at Atlanta Motor Speedway. On November 15, 1992, the entire NASCAR racing community tuned in to watch as six drivers strapped in for a chance to win the NASCAR Winston Cup. And what a race it was. Heading into Atlanta, Davey Allison, Bill Elliott, and Alan Kulwicki each had a real shot at winning the Championship. On the track, Allison was in and out of contention until trouble found him, which left Elliott and Kulwicki to race for the title in a nail-biting finale. And who could have imagined that a young Jeff Gordon would take the handoff from Richard Petty on this day. Author Rick Houston has gathered new interviews from Bill Elliott, Paul Andrews, Larry McReynolds, Ray Evernham, Rick Mast, Brett Bodine, Kyle Petty, and Tim Brewer. They all give fresh recollections and new information on the events leading up to and including the 1992 Hooters 500. With NASCAR's Greatest Race: The 1992 Hooters 500 , readers can relive the closest championship contest in NASCAR history to that point. All while learning new details on how the entire season culminated into a single lap to determine the title!

224 pages, Hardcover

Published October 13, 2016

Reviews

[William · Rating 5 out of 5]

Houston’s retelling of one of the most eventful and impactful races in NASCAR history hits the mark entirely, with plenty of context and a dramatic look at the three-hour-long race itself.

[Beth Withers · Rating 5 out of 5]

I eagerly awaited this book when I learned that I had snagged a copy through Early Reviewers. The Hooters 500 in 1992 was an iconic NASCAR race that signaled the end of a career, the beginning of a career, and a championship won by an unexpected driver. It also happens to be a race I attended, so I was thrilled to see that a book had been written about it. I like the way Rick Houston went about writing this book, using a specific driver to focus on each chapter. I learmed many interesting facts that I did not know, even though I was there. I also enjoyed the history abd background that was provided. The photographs definitely add to the text also. I think this is a book that any serious NASCAR fan would like to read, and it is one that will be on my bookshelf from now on. So much happened and so much was represented by this one race, and Houston has done a commendable job in chronicling the history and outcomes of the race.