When A Drunk Man Stole A NASCAR Pace Car

In this wild 1986 video, Darren Charles Crowder, intoxicated and full of reckless bravado, steals a NASCAR pace car from the Talladega Superspeedway during the Winston 500 race. He drives onto the track, creating a chaotic scene and disrupting the event as racers and officials scramble to manage the unexpected situation. The video captures the surreal moment as Crowder’s joyride is quickly cut short by a swift police response, leading to his arrest. The absurdity of the stunt, coupled with the intensity of the race, makes for an unforgettable and bizarre chapter in NASCAR history.

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In 1986, Darren Charles Crowder, while drunk, stole a NASCAR pace car from the Talladega Superspeedway during the Winston 500. He drove onto the race track, causing a disruption before being swiftly arrested by the police. pic.twitter.com/WDg0OxbCoy

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