In 2000, 19-year old Adam Petty died during a practice session at Loudon. 

In 1970, Mr. Cub, Ernie Banks, hit career homerun #500.

In 1979, Chris Evert lost on clay for the first time in six years. 

In 1997, Kobe Bryant shot five airballs in the closing minutes of their playoff loss to the Utah Jazz.

And in 2012, Rhein Gibson shot a 55 on a full-length golf course.