The All American 400: The Toughest Race For The Toughest Men

As the 28thAll American 400 approaches this weekend, modern day gladiators are traveling from every point of North America towards Nashville, TN.  Each of them, dreaming of hoisting the guitar that signifies being the best short track racer in America.  And, with that goes regional pride as well.  Butch Lindley did the South proud taking the in the Inaugural All American 400 in 1981.  Not to be outdone, the Midwest took their turn in victory lane the next year represented by Bob Senneker.  Gary Balough became the first two-time winner in 1986 and the Volunteer State’s own Jeff Purvis did the home crowd proud dominating the early 1990’s to become the only three-time winner of the All American 400.  Hall Of Famers Rusty Wallace and Darrell Waltrip beat the best short track racing had to offer to solidify their legendary status.  To show just how tough the All American 400 is, think about this, only nine other men were strong enough to win the traditional 400 lap version of the All Ame...