23 Years Back Jimmy Spencer Left Chip Ganassi $500 Lighter With Surprising IndyCar Finesse

NASCAR’s rich history is a treasure trove of memories for fans. The good old days still hold a pivotal role and more often than not, the racing community seems to reminiscence on the bygone days. In a similar instance recently, fans came across a funny bet that went down almost two decades ago involving the driver who is the very personification of the word excitement. 

Nicknamed ‘Mr. Excitement’, Jimmy Spencer’s eccentric personality was not just restricted to the asphalt tracks but extended way beyond that. Fans got a glimpse of the driver’s shenanigans when, recently, a tweet revealing how Chip Ganassi lost $500 to him caught fans’ attention.

When Jimmy Spencer ‘squeezed’ out $500 from Chip Ganassi

Auto-racing history fanatic nascarman recently took to Twitter to provide tidbits on a funny incident involving Jimmy Spencer and his then team owner, Chip Ganassi. The episode in question is a bet that took place in December of 2001. Spencer, who boasted a heavy build, was reportedly challenged by Ganassi to fit into an IndyCar. The team owner was apparently confident that the driver wouldn’t fit into the vehicle and even bet $500 on it.

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However, Spencer proved it otherwise, when he tested an IndyCar at Sebring. Hilariously, the driver removed the car seat to be able to somehow squeeze in. To brag about his victory, he also made five laps in the car and won the bet.

Now this would’ve been epic to witness. Fans also showered the tweet with a lot of attention, littering the comments section with hilarious statements.

Fans left in stitches over Jimmy Spencer’s antics

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Soon after the tweet was posted, it gained traction among the fandom who seemed to have gone gaga over the post. The driver was seen holding a cigar in his hand, looking like a true boss. Fans seemed to dig the vibe as one commented, “I bet he started smoking that cigar before he even took off.”

Another fan reiterated why his nickname is an apt one. They commented: “No wonder he is also known as Mr.Excitement.”

Others decided to get creative with their imagination and one even left a hilarious comment that read, “Rumor is, he’s still stuck in that car.”

While another fan expressed his wish of seeing the driver making the impossible happen. “Wheres the video of him getting in that thing? That’s the real scoop!” he wrote.

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Having said that, these memories have surely shaped what NASCAR is today. It also asserts the fact, that the sport is merely restricted to the intricacies of the sport but also the lighthearted moments, that have survived the sands of time.