The Most Horrific Crashes In All Of Motorsports History

1. Riverside International Raceway

Joe Weatherly will forever be remembered for his final race in 1964. It was at California’s Riverside International Raceway and he was competing in the fifth race of the season. When he lost control of his car, this two-time Grand National Series champion hit a wall and his head was crushed outside the window. Had safety precautions been taken, including a harness and window net, Weatherly may have survived the crash. As a result, rules were implemented to require all NASCAR vehicles to be equipped with window screens.