Michael Vega, Globe Staff
It is often told that Crowder was drunk during this escapade, but that has never been proven. In fact, many believe that Crowder had actually entered the Speedway without a ticket, didn't have anything to drink at all and was in fact test-driving a motorcycle he was thinking of purchasing...
Talladega Superspeedway is known for big crashes, high speeds and wild crowds. But did you know that it was also the scene of one of NASCAR's wildest stories?