This video captures one of the most iconic moments in Modified racing history, featuring a dramatic finish at Martinsville Speedway. The scene involves a famous crash between drivers Richie Evans and Jeff Bodine on the final lap.
The photograph itself dates back to 1981 and was captured by Joe Chandler. The image shows the aftermath of the collision, with Evans' car climbing the wall and Bodine's car sustaining severe damage to a wheel.
Chandler recounted that he was standing near the photographer, T. Taylor Warren, when this dramatic finish occurred. He noted that this picture predates modern photographic techniques, making it a unique historical artifact from the era of Modified racing.