Waid’s World: Junior Johnson’s Discovery of the Draft Won Him Daytona
Johnson won the 1960 Daytona 500 in his first race driving for team owner John Masoni.
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Waid’s World: Alan Kulwicki’s 1st Big Step to Fame Came at Phoenix in 1988
Kulwicki captured his first career Cup victory at Phoenix in 1988, putting wheels in motion to win the 1992 championship.
Waid’s World: Martinsville 1978 – the Day Darrell Waltrip Met Darth Vader
Darrell and Stevie Waltrip and Steve Waid all came together in a photo shoot for a Martinsville race program cover.
Waid’s World: Remembering Jabe Thomas, the Last ‘Clown Prince of Racing’
Steve Waid regales us with a tale about father and son Jabe and Ronnie Thomas, both who competed in the Cup Series.
Waid’s World: Talladega Winner James Hylton Was More Than NASCAR’s Gadfly
Before James Hylton became an agitator, he was considered one of the most dependable competitors in NASCAR.
Waid’s World: In 1985, Bill Elliott’s Title Bid Crumbles in Last 8 Races
Elliott’s mediocre performances in the final eight races coupled with Darrell Waltrip’s success cost Elliott the 1985 Cup title.
Waid’s World: Awesome Bill Elliott Bagged Big Bucks in 1985 Southern 500
Bill Elliott’s Winston Million win in 1985 featured controversy.
Waid’s World: Two Alabama Drivers Put on a Show in Historic Australia Race
Bobby Allison and Neil Bonnett were successful in Australia, but both suffered unfortunate endings to their careers.
Waid’s World: NASCAR Folks — Especially One — Discover That Australia Ain’t Like Home
Steve Waid recaps NASCAR venture into Australia in 1988.
Waid’s World: Neil Bonnett Changed His Luck in 1988 with 2 Straight Wins
Bonnett recovered from an injury that prematurely ended his 1987 season to win two of the first three Cup points races in 1988.