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That’s History Profiles: Derrike Cope

March 16, 2022February 1, 2007 by Vito Pugliese

Derrike Cope’s Daytona 500 victory was vindicated in June 1990, when he went to victory at Dover, Del.

Categories Cup Series, That's History, Vito Pugliese

Racing at the Beach: The Daytona Debut of The Great American Race

March 16, 2022January 31, 2007 by Matt McLaughlin

To those drivers slated to run in the very first Daytona 500, their first glimpse of the brand new speedway must have been awe inspiring. …

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Categories Cup Series, Matt McLaughlin, That's History

Racing at the Beach: The Early History of Daytona, 1949-58

June 29, 2022January 30, 2007 by Matt McLaughlin

Before the first Daytona 500 was held at Bill France’s magnificent new superspeedway, NASCAR’s Grand National Division ran on the old beach and road course.

Categories Cup Series, Matt McLaughlin, That's History

That’s History: Benny Parsons a Champion

March 14, 2022January 16, 2007 by Frontstretch Staff

The NASCAR community suffered a second heartbreaking loss with the death of 65-year-old former Cup champion and award-winning broadcaster Benny Parsons after a courageous battle …

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Categories Cup Series, That's History

Best of That’s History: Ernie Irvan’s Crash Remembered

March 14, 2022January 11, 2007 by Beth Lunkenheimer

On August 20, 1994, NASCAR nearly lost Ernie Irvan to a horrific crash at Michigan. Irvan doesn’t remember the crash that day.

Categories Beth Lunkenheimer, Cup Series, That's History

That’s History: Another NASCAR Season in the Books… Part II

March 14, 2022December 11, 2006 by Amy Henderson

I decided to compare Jimmie Johnson’s 2006 NASCAR championship campaign with some of the greatest championship seasons of all-time to see where it stacks up.

Categories Amy Henderson, Cup Series, That's History

Best of That’s History: A Matter of Perspective

March 14, 2022November 27, 2006 by Amy Henderson

The facts on record are the event. Chad Knaus was caught breaking the rules. His team’s driver, Jimmie Johnson, won the Daytona 500.

Categories Amy Henderson, Cup Series, That's History

That’s History: Another NASCAR Season in the Books… Part I

March 14, 2022November 20, 2006 by Amy Henderson

Since the 2006 NASCAR Nextel Cup season has come to an end, it’s now time to write its legacy in the history books. The way …

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Categories Amy Henderson, Cup Series, That's History

That’s History: 5 Little Pigs & a Lifetime

March 13, 2022November 13, 2006 by Amy Henderson

Born in Paterson, N.J., in November 1902, Pappy Hough raced – and won – in most of the 50 states and three countries during his long career.

Categories Amy Henderson, Short Tracks, That's History

That’s History: Terry Labonte Time in a Bottle

March 13, 2022November 6, 2006 by Amy Henderson

Time flies inexplicably past us. I wrote this article in July 2004, when it appeared that Terry Labonte was eyeing retirement.

Categories Amy Henderson, Cup Series, That's History
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