The Devastating 1990 ARCA Crash That Nearly Killed Two People

ARCA’s 1990 season opened with its biggest race, the Hard Rock Bet 200 at Daytona. ARCA was gaining a reputation as a great stepping stone into NASCAR. Despite being the biggest and most anticipated race of the season, the race would be overshadowed by one devastating incident. After a horrible accident, Slick Johnson would be put on life support and be fighting for his life. While under caution, chaos ensued after Bob Keselowski was spun into Kevin Gundaker’s car. A paramedic who was tending to Kevin flew through the air, and seemed to have been killed instantly. Just 75 laps into the race, two men were fighting for their lives. 

• Learn about the life and career of Slick Johnson.
• Dive into the horrible crash in ARCA’s 1990 season opener at Daytona.
• Explore the fallout and aftermath of the tragic accident. 

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