Network: ABC
Date and time: July 13, 1985, 4:00 PM
Format: Tape-delayed
Length: 45 minutes
Contrary to most races, which had become televised live and flag-to-flag, the Firecracker 400 was shown in a 45 minute highlight package a week after running on ABC's Wide World of Sports, alongside a Tyrell Biggs vs. Eddie Richardson boxing match.
Personnel:
Announcers: Al Trautwig, Sam Posey