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Only Yesterday: Austin Dillon Resurrected a Colorful Piece of NASCAR Lore — The Helmet Throw

July 25, 2023 by Amy Henderson

Austin Dillon’s helmet throw at Pocono reignited the helmet throw, not seen in quite some time in NASCAR.

Categories Amy Henderson, Cup Series, Featured Content, Only Yesterday

Only Yesterday: 10 Years Ago, Michael Waltrip Made Positive Impact Amid Tragedy

July 17, 2023July 17, 2023 by Anthony Damcott

Even in its darkest days, Michael Waltrip Racing did some things to shine light.

Categories Anthony Damcott, Cup Series, Featured Content, Only Yesterday

Only Yesterday: Dale Earnhardt Gets Beat at His Own Game at Pocono

July 11, 2023 by Amy Henderson
Jeremy Mayfield celebrates after winning a 2000 Winston Cup Series race at Pocono. Photo: NKP

Amy Henderson tells us what made the 2000 Pocono 500 one of the all-time greats at that racetrack.

Categories Amy Henderson, Cup Series, Featured Content, Only Yesterday

Only Yesterday: Shane van Gisbergen Is 1st Driver in 60 Years To Win in 1st Try

July 5, 2023 by Anthony Damcott
NASCAR Cup Series car of Shane van Gisbergen doing a burnout after winning the Chicago street race, NKP

SVG joined six other drivers who have won in their first start. Learn more about the other six.

Categories Anthony Damcott, Cup Series, Featured Content, Only Yesterday

Only Yesterday: Ryan Blaney’s Star Rises at Pocono

June 30, 2023June 29, 2023 by Amy Henderson
Ryan Blaney celebrates his first NASCAR Cup Series win at Pocono Raceway. Photo: NKP

And as one star rose, another set.

Categories Amy Henderson, Cup Series, Featured Content, Only Yesterday

Only Yesterday: In NASCAR’s Modern Era, Crossing the Finish Line a Big Piece to Title Puzzle

June 13, 2023 by Amy Henderson

How has the art of finishing races evolved over the years and how has it impacted drivers’ pursuit of championships?

Categories Amy Henderson, Cup Series, Featured Content, Only Yesterday

Only Yesterday: Kyle Busch’s New Chapter at RCR Mirrors That of Jeff Burton

June 6, 2023 by Anthony Damcott
Jeff Burton at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

Both Busch and Burton came to RCR to rejuvenate their careers.

Categories Anthony Damcott, Cup Series, Featured Content, Only Yesterday

Only Yesterday: Steve Park Walks Away After Horrific Pocono Crash

June 29, 2023June 1, 2023 by Amy Henderson
Bill Elliott celebrates winning the 2002 Pennsylvania 500 with son Chase Elliott. Photo: NKP

The first lap of the 2002 Pennsylvania 500 was almost a horrifying tragedy. Fortunately, Steve Park walked away OK.

Categories Amy Henderson, Cup Series, Featured Content, Only Yesterday

Only Yesterday: Number Changes for All-Star Race Aren’t Exactly Uncommon

May 23, 2023 by Anthony Damcott
NASCAR Cup Series No. 29 car of Kevin Harvick racing on track at North Wilkesboro Speedway in the All-Star Race, NKP

Kevin Harvick wasn’t the first and probably won’t be the last.

Categories Anthony Damcott, Cup Series, NASCAR, Only Yesterday

Only Yesterday: NASCAR’s New Beginning Comes From Some Other Beginning’s End

May 17, 2023 by Amy Henderson
Dale Earnhardt and Jeff Gordon battle at North Wtilkesboro Speedway, October 1996. Photo: NKP

In 1996, the NASCAR Cup Series visited North Wilkesboro Speedway for the last time. Until now.

Categories Amy Henderson, Cup Series, Featured Content, Only Yesterday
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