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What was the main reason Bobby Allison and his brother's fight was significant?

  • It ended his career

  • It caused a nationwide blackout

  • It exposed NASCAR to a nationwide audience

  • It caused major rule changes in NASCAR

Answer

Bobby Allison and his brother's fight was significant because it exposed NASCAR to a nationwide audience. This fight was shown on live television, and it was a major news story. As a result, many people who had never heard of NASCAR before were exposed to it. This helped to increase the popularity of NASCAR and made it a more mainstream sport.
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