3-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and 3-time NASCAR Cup Series runner-up Darrell Waltrip has to be the inspiration behind the Ricky Bobby character in Talladega Nights. Just listen to his commentary while taking a few hot laps around Mount Panorama in V8 Supercar that turns both ways. Get ready to smile. Have a most excellent weekend.

 

Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....