The race, once again, had 30 lead changes.

17 years later, they became widespread use. 5. Drivers making that last run will hold their line and if leader tries to block, the result is that the leader takes a ride. NASCAR sanctions required the use of a carburetor restrictor plate for races held at that track as well as Talladega Superspeedway. “Make a line coming out of Turn four - somewhere between the middle and middle off the corner. I don’t want to spoil, but 5 drivers held the lead at some point on the last lap, and the lead switched 8 times in the last 3 Miles. “They need to stop messing with the rules. Restrictor Plates, the single most debated part in NASCAR history. The 2013 Aaron's 499. If they made a clear line on the track after the middle of turn 4, then it'd be clear as day to the fans and drivers where the "free for all line" started and then we'd have a real winner at plate races instead of having the win taken away from the guy who crosses the finish line first like what happened to Regan. In the race, Bobby Allison cut a tire at speeds estimated to be above 220mph, causing him to fly into the catchfencing. You can’t tell them they can go bellow the line on the last lap. “Cause someone will then go down on the apron going into the corner, lose it and take out the field, which is why they have the rule in the first place.

The more I think about it, the more I don't think they are needed, and here is why. The result was Edwards flipping right in front of Ryan Newman’s path and then into the safety catch fence.Keselowski said later afterwards that he held his ground as with the rules, you’re not supposed to go below the yellow line.This year’s Camping World Truck Series race at Talladega seemed to be a repeat of what we’ve seen in the past. However, upon further review, it was determined that Earnhardt's move was legal because before dipping below, he was a nose ahead and therefore had the position.In the fall race at Talladega, the win came down to a battle at the finish line between Regan Smith and Tony Stewart.When they crossed the finish, Smith was in the first position with Stewart second.However, upon further review, it was determined that Smith made the pass on Stewart below the yellow line, therefore being illegal, and was disqualified. During the final seven-lap dash to the checkers, both of them dipped below the line, advancing their positions as they tried to get to the front to win.Stewart argued later that he was forced below, therefore bringing forth the second part to the rule.Dale Earnhardt Jr. was known as the first driver to bring the yellow line into a controversial context in trying to decide the winner of the race. Earnhardt and Wallace dug through the pack, and with 2 laps to go, they came out 1st and 2nd. Instead of being given the win, Smith was scored as the last car on the lead lap.Smith said in his defense that Stewart pushed him below the line, though NASCAR heard none of it.The yellow line hits its peak of debates when a final run to the finish sparked one of the most dangerous wrecks seen in NASCAR history.In a battle to the line, Edwards came down to place a block on Keselowski’s bumper, Keselowski held his ground, hitting Edwards. Cause of death controversy. I haven't been able to find a great deal of information outside of using them on carbureted motors. Darrell Waltrip had dominated the day, leading 123 of the 188 laps run, but fell out of contention when his engine expired with 26 laps to go. By the time they reached the last lap, they were running on fumes. “At that point the rule causes more problems than it prevents. Ever …

The race saw an unbelievable amount of lead changes, unofficially (Not at the start/finish line) there were 92 lead changes (according to Fox Sports). The race came down to the 3 Green-White-Checkers NASCAR had implemented for that season, but the leaders Jamie McMurray and Kevin Harvick were short on gas. I posted the full race of this one, because it is absolutely worth it.You might be thinking, how can a race with.This isn’t in the list because it was not a race sanctioned by NASCAR, but it is the best final lap of any race I have ever seen.