Drivers can't stand to be reminded of what can happen to them in a race-car. They don't go to hospitals, they don't go to funerals. You get a driver to a funeral before he's actually dead, you made history, Doc.
12 seconds sound clip from the Days of Thunder movie soundboard.
You can hear this line at 01:08:20 in the Blu-ray version of the movie.
Quote context
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- One hundred and two laps complete, but we're under caution here at North Wilkesboro.
- How come Cole hasn't seen Rowdy yet?
- Cole's no different from any other driver.
- What do you mean he's no different?
- Well, I mean, of course Cole doesn't want to see Rowdy.
- Trickle moving to the bottom of the track with both right-side tires flat.
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