NASCAR legend Fireball Roberts name was because of a fast ball in baseball.

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Jul 6, 2023 | 02:47 PM

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NASCAR legend Fireball Roberts name was because of a fast ball in baseball.

NASCAR legend Fireball Roberts name was because of a fast ball in baseball, not because of a fire.

The Tragic Tale of Fireball Roberts

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Fireball Roberts is a NASCAR legend. He was a pioneer of the sport, a race winner, a hall of famer, and changed the sport in many ways. Unfortunately, Robert’s life was taken in a tragic fiery crash at the World 600. Today, we’re going to look at his legacy and his tragic passing in some detail. …

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Jul 6, 2023 | 02:50 PM

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My brother and I had a go-cart with Fireball 500 painted in back in the early 60s.

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My brother and I had a go-cart with Fireball 500 painted in back in the early 60s. Sitting in the infield early turn 1 at Charlotte when the accident happened. We heard the wreck and had fleeting glimpses through the crowd. All we really say was thick black smoke rising quickly. Just kept watching for Fireball to round the track in front of us and it never happened. Had no idea how badly he was hurt until the next day when Dad got home from work and he told us. This informative video was the first I've ever heard of his having asthma, We had met him a couple times at Greenville Pickens Speedway where my Dad worked weekends. He was really nive and a favorite of all the kids along with Tiny Lund who always had time to play with the track kids after a race. I wore #22 in all three sports all thru little leagues thru high school. RIP Hero.

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Ned and Dale Jarrett on Fireball Roberts' crash, 1993 Daytona 500 (Part 2)

Ned and Dale Jarrett on Fireball Roberts' crash, 1993 Daytona 500 (Part 2) | Coffee with Kyle

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In Part 2 of Kyle Petty's sit down with Ned and Dale Jarrett, the Jarretts recall Fireball Roberts' crash and Dale's win at the 1993 Daytona 500