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Only Yesterday: Charlotte ROVAL’s Inaugural Race Changed Future of NASCAR Scheduling

October 8, 2024 by Samuel Stubbs
Martin Truex Jr., Jimmie Johnson racing at Charlotte ROVAL NKP

The first NASCAR Cup Series race on the Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL was the launch pad for the most innovative period of the NASCAR schedule.

Categories Cup Series, Featured Content, Only Yesterday, Samuel Stubbs

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: The Ringer & the Crash Make for Memorable Watkins Glen Race

September 11, 2024 by Amy Henderson
2007 Nascar Nextel Cup Series Ron Fellows

Ron Fellows won the race in 2000, but Jimmie Johnson made the highlight reel with a memorable crash.

Categories Amy Henderson, Featured Content, Only Yesterday, Xfinity

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: Wood Brothers Racing’s 100 Wins Are a Mark of NASCAR Excellence

August 27, 2024 by Amy Henderson

As the oldest team in NASCAR, the Woods’ history is rich.

Categories Amy Henderson, Cup Series, Featured Content, 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: Austin Dillon’s Moves Can’t Be Compared With Dale Earnhardt’s — or Anyone’s

August 13, 2024 by Amy Henderson
1999 Nascar Winston Cup Series, Rockingham

Despite looking similar, Dillon’s and Earnhardt’s wrecking of the No. 11 car at Richmond aren’t quite the same.

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

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: 5 Ways to Look at NASCAR with New Eyes

August 1, 2024 by Amy Henderson
2024 Cup Indianapolis pack racing VII - Todd Gilliland, No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford, Ty Gibbs, No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota, and Zane Smith, No. 71 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet (Credit: NKP)

With NASCAR in its Olympic break, here is some trivia to look back on.

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