1986 Firecracker 400
Network: ABC
Date and time: July 5, 1986, 4:30 PM
Format: Tape-delayed
Length: 30 minutes
The race was aired in a half-hour highlighted form the day after running as part of ABC's Wide World of Sports, alongside the Dream Mile Road Race and the Liberty Weekend Ceremony. In commemoration of the 4th of July, drivers were interviewed about what they thought about patriotism.
Personnel:
Announcers: Al Trautwig, Sam Posey
Pit reporter: Jerry Punch