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Mar 29, 2021 1 hr 48 min

Atlanta SX 1989

from The Re-Raceables

Weege and Matthes look back at a race that marked the end of one era and started another. From Jeff Stanton's first win to RJ's dominance being over, Chuck Reed, Barnett, Rollerball, Larry Brooks eventful evening and more, they try to cover it all. The guys even get Jeff Stanton on the line to talk about that night! --- CHAPTERS --- 01:13 Intro and why 1989 Atlanta, not 1990 02:53 Matthes at Atlanta 89 on amateur day 07:40 Setting the stage: RJ's five wins and Stanton's signing 12:05 Honda inflation debate 14:04 Barnett's comeback and the Kroom pass 19:23 Which broadcast is this? Supercross promoter chaos 24:02 Categories and Blendzall trivia 29:58 Tischner's crash and the start gate jump 32:37 Heat races: Bomber's last race and Dogger's style 42:33 Semis, Rollerball and Larry Brooks' nightmare 44:03 Main event: Guy Cooper's wild crash 51:25 Safety gear segment and RJ's crash 55:28 Aftermath: RJ's wrist and the changing of the guard 1:04:24 Jeff Stanton on the line: living with RJ 1:21:27 Stanton on Dave Arnold, JMB and the cold 1:25:22 Stanton's post-race story with Brian 1:34:31 Categories: Who really won, Who's that guy, Lit Kid 1:42:16 Where's JT and Jacob Marsak Award 1:45:09 Wrap-up: how fast the sport changed

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