Waid’s World: In 1988, The First Race on The ‘New’ Richmond Ended Years of Slow Decline
Richmond Raceway was once known as Richmond Fairgrounds Raceway and was part of the Virginia State Fair. That was something of a curse.
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Waid’s World: A Visitor to a Converted Grocery Store Who Fashioned a NASCAR Career
In 1982, Bobby Hillin Jr walked into a converted grocery store, and he wasn’t there looking for chocolate milk.
Waid’s World: Over Two Early Years, Ernie Irvan Made the Right Choices to Succeed
It took Ernie Irvan a little over two years to transform from a young talent to an unpopular menace to an established NASCAR star.
Waid’s World: Many Changes Later, Atlanta Remains Young Writer’s First Challenge
Atlanta Motor Speedway is now known as EchoPark Speedway. It’s just another item in a massive list of changes that have taken place at the facility.
Waid’s World: Two Who Spent Huge Sums to Gain NASCAR Influence & Power – Briefly
From the years 1977-1985, two men spent more money and exuded more influence in NASCAR than any others.
Waid’s World: As Crew Chief and Beyond, Travis Carter Earned Respect As Leader
I freely admit that when my career as a motorsports journalist began, I sought out a man named Travis Carter. It seemed the natural thing …
Waid’s World: In the Past, NASCAR Had its Share of Those Who Played a Con Game
NASCAR’s colorful lore is littered with characters, charlatans, fakes and tricksters who ingratiated themselves into the stock car racing fraternity
Waid’s World: A Charlotte Victory Sparked Jeff Gordon’s Fledgling Career
Gordon began his NASCAR career with Bill Davis Racing. His Hall of Fame Cup success began at Charlotte when he won driving for Rick Hendrick.
Waid’s World: Alive and Well, North Wilkesboro Remains a Glance at NASCAR’s Past
NASCAR is once again set to return to one of its most hallowed tracks.
Waid’s World: The Talladega Curse — Part of NASCAR Lore or Perhaps Something Else?
During the 1970s, there were a series of events at the speedway that defied logic. They weren’t easily explained, understood nor pleasant