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Only Yesterday: The NASCAR Playoffs Are Matt Kenseth’s Fault … Sort of

October 29, 2024 by Frank Velat
Matt Kenseth celebrates the 2003 NASCAR Cup Series championship in 2003. Photo: NKP

Matt Kenseth’s consistency on his way to a championship in 2003 was a contributing factor in the creation of the playoffs.

Categories Cup Series, Featured Content, Frank Velat, Only Yesterday

The Day of Loss: A Plane, 10 Lives and Nearly The Future of a Racing Empire

October 24, 2024 by Frank Velat
Rick Hendrick speaks with Kyle Larson at Darlington Raceway, NKP

The impact of the tragedy that struck Hendrick Motorsports 20 years ago has been felt in a number of ways.

Categories Cup Series, Featured Content, Frank Velat, Special Commentary: Cup

Only Yesterday: Davey Allison, Ricky Rudd & the Judgment Call That Stunned Everyone

October 16, 2024 by Frank Velat
Ricky Rudd, NKP

A look back at a 1991 officiating call that put Ricky Rudd in second after he spun Davey Allison.

Categories Cup Series, Featured Content, Frank Velat, Only Yesterday

Only Yesterday: Talladega Superspeedway, but Without the Big One

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024 by Frank Velat
Dale Earnhardt Jr. wins Talladega 2002, Nigel Kinrade NKP

Despite what recent history might lead one to believe, it actually is possible to finish a race at Talladega without big accidents.

Categories Cup Series, Featured Content, Frank Velat, Only Yesterday

Only Yesterday: Rookies Battle High Speeds & Higher Expectations

September 18, 2024 by Frank Velat
Tony Stewart

Take a look back at how the expectations for NASCAR Cup Series rookies has changed over the years.

Categories Cup Series, Featured Content, Frank Velat, Only Yesterday

Only Yesterday: Breaking Out (of a Losing Streak) Is Hard to Do

September 3, 2024 by Frank Velat
Bill Elliott celebrates winning the 2002 Pennsylvania 500 with son Chase Elliott. Photo: NKP

2024 has seen a handful of drivers end lengthy winless streaks. But some of the best to ever drive have had their fair shares of such droughts.

Categories Cup Series, Featured Content, Frank Velat, Only Yesterday

Only Yesterday: Back for the 1st Time

August 19, 2024August 18, 2024 by Frank Velat
2014 ARCA East Bowman Gray pack racing - Ben Rhodes, No. 41 Turner Scott Motorsports Chevrolet (Credit: Getty Images for NASCAR via NASCAR Media)

Many racetracks have hosted NASCAR’s lower series before welcoming the Cup Series. Bowman Gray’s return doesn’t feel too different.

Categories ARCA, Cup Series, Featured Content, Frank Velat, Only Yesterday, Truck Series, Xfinity

Only Yesterday: When the “No Bull 5” Made Fans Into Winners

August 7, 2024 by Frank Velat
1998 Winston Cup Series, Indianapolis Jeff Gordon Wins Nigel Kinrade NKP

A look back at the No Bull 5 program that awarded both fans and drivers.

Categories Cup Series, Featured Content, Frank Velat, Only Yesterday

Only Yesterday: NASCAR Drivers Try to Beat The Heat

July 9, 2024July 9, 2024 by Frank Velat
2024 Nashville Cup Christopher Bell Denny Hamlin Pack Racing Sean Gardner Getty Images

Heat like what came about at Nashville isn’t new to NASCAR. Here’s how some past drivers coped with hot weather.

Categories Cup Series, Featured Content, Frank Velat, Only Yesterday, Xfinity

Friday Faceoff: Should NASCAR Try to Attract More Ringers?

June 14, 2024June 14, 2024 by Frank Velat, James Krause and Mike Neff
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After Will Brown and Cam Waters debuted in Cup at Sonoma, should more be on the horizon?

Categories Cup Series, Featured Content, Frank Velat, Friday Faceoff, James Krause, Mike Neff
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