In 1973, Jimmy Means joined the gang, becoming part of the original core group. Beginning in 1979, their sons and contemporaries began racing, and became known as members of the Alabama Gang themselves. This included Bobby Allison’s son Davey Allison, and fellow Hueytown residents Neil Bonnett and David Bonnett. Donnie Allison’s daughter Pam married Hut Stricklin, who also joined this generation of racers.
Other drivers, notably Dale Earnhardt, were great friends with members of this group, and while not Alabama residents, became associated with the Alabama Gang. All of the original members of the Alabama Gang have been inducted into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame.
The group experienced tragedy in the 1990s. Clifford Allison died in a practice accident at Michigan International Speedway in 1992. Davey Allison died in a helicopter crash at Talladega Superspeedway in 1993 while flying to observe a practice session for David Bonnett (Neil's son). Red Farmer was injured in that same helicopter crash, but recovered. Then Neil Bonnett died while practicing for the 1994 Daytona 500. Bobby Allison retired in 1988 after suffering injuries in a race at Pocono Raceway that nearly cost him his life, but returned in 1993 to race in a Jaguar as part of ESPN's "Fast Masters" held at Lucas Oil Raceway. Farmer, born October 15, 1932, is the oldest member of the "Gang," having started racing in 1948, and still races regularly at the Talladega Short Track across the street from Talladega Superspeedway as of 2024.
In February 1988, Neil Bonnett and Bobby Allison traveled to Melbourne, Australia for the first NASCAR race held outside of North America at the Calder Park Thunderdome. Bonnett won the 280-lap Goodyear NASCAR 500 by just 0.86 seconds from Allison.
The third generation of the Alabama Gang has continued the racing tradition. Donnie's grandsons Taylor Stricklin (son of Pam) and ARCA driver Justin Allison (son of Kenny) have scored wins, with Justin Allison winning the ARCA ModSpace 125 at Pocono Raceway and Taylor winning a Limited Late Model title at Hickory Motor Speedway. Neil's grandson Justin Bonnett (son of David) has also raced Late Models and Modifieds in the Alabama and Florida panhandle region.
Hueytown memorialized the racers by renaming its main street Allison-Bonnett Memorial Drive. Other streets bear names of the members, including Davey Allison Boulevard and Red Farmer Drive, and certain local businesses have also paid tribute to the famous drivers. A Honda automobile dealership located in Hueytown was named Neil Bonnett Honda for many years, but was renamed Serra Honda in 2006. Additionally, the Seal of the City of Hueytown features two checkered flags, acknowledging the large part racing has played in the city's history. On April 30, 2014, Talladega Superspeedway renamed the back straightaway The Alabama Gang Superstretch.
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