The Last Comeback: Tim Richmond's 1988 Daytona Journey

This original documentary is the story of Tim Richmond's attempt to run in the 1988 Daytona 500. While his final race was in August 1987, the following year, he made one last attempt to race. This is the dramatic end of Tim Richmond's racing career. Like and subscribe, and follow me on twitter @nascarman_rr ***Bonus features**** After viewing the scene about Tim's meeting with NASCAR (11:10), Bob Varsha and Godwin Kelly gave the inside story on twitter: Godwin Kelly: "I drove him to airport... I took him to airport and he had a steamer trunk and gave the curbside baggage handler a $50 tip. He was very confident of his standing with @NASCAR after that meeting." Bob Varsha: "Found him at a phone booth (remember those?) at the airport after a company PR rep (now incarcerated) tried to keep me occupied with small talk while TR had his meeting with management and left town. Good times!" ***** All rights reserved. No copyright infringement intended. This video is non-monetized and used as fair-use for historical purposes. Footage Owned By: NASCAR ESPN- Speedweek, Motorweek Illustrated TNN- Inside Winston Cup Racing TBS CBS ABC KGM Video MRN Photo Credits: ISC Images and Archives via GettyImages Robert Alexander via GettyImages Racing Photo Archives RacingOne Bill Frakes/The Life Images Collection George Tiedemann/Sports Illustrated Winston Cup Scene (thanks to Rick Houston) Dick Barr/Daytona Beach News-Journal Commentators Appearing in Archival Footage: Jim Lampley Dave Despain Bob Jenkins Bob Varsha Jack Arute Ken Squier Mike Joy Steve Byrnes Chris Economaki Ned Jarrett Larry Nuber Benny Phillips Steve Waid Karie Ross Rick Benjamin Harmon Wages Barney Hall Music: Earthy Crust - Jingle Punks Extinction Level Event - Jingle Punks Action Hero - Jingle Punks Promise Land - Jingle Punks On the Tip- Jingle Punks Warrior Strife - Jingle Punks Garage - Topher Mohr and Alex Elena Get Back Up – Silent Partner