Despite On-Track NASCAR Successes, There Were Tensions in Dawsonville

There’s no doubt that for owners and drivers, stock car racing is one of the most time-consuming and hard-working things you can do. Sometimes your success outweighs the exhaustion that comes from it, but sometimes, it’s not enough. Today on the Scene Vault, we will hear a story about that exact same thing.

• One of the things that made Melling Racing so great was the work ethic of its crew and employees. How many hours a day do you think this 1985 Winston Cup team put in to try to make their cars faster? 
• In 1985, there was more of an open window for creativity for the owners and crew chiefs to try on their cars. This meant that significant action needed to be taken so that other crews couldn’t figure out the secrets you had learned. What measures do you think owners and drivers had to take back in those days to keep their secrets with them?
• Through a NASCAR season, it can be very easy to feel burnt out and exhausted due to the workload and expectations set on you. What do you think would be the most exhausting part about being on a NASCAR team?

What’s your favorite old-time NASCAR story? Let The Scene Vault know all of your thoughts and questions in the comments section.

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