Waid’s World: How Near-Revolution at Darlington Spurned Reform – And Lifelong Friendship
If you will allow, I would like to tell you the story of how a friendship began at Darlington Raceway during one of the most …
Waid’s World
Waid’s World: Richard Petty’s Decision Sparks ‘Southern Invasion’ of Michigan
Something monumental happened during the 1978 NASCAR Cup Series season. In fact, it was so monumental it shook the entire racing world. It was on …
Waid’s World: A Personal Remembrance of Bob Jenkins
The first time I heard Bob Jenkins’ voice was during a broadcast of a NASCAR race on ESPN. Now, I am certain that many fans …
Waid’s World: 1986 – A NASCAR Name Change, The Glen Comes Back & the Rise of Tim Richmond
The first NASCAR Cup race at Watkins Glen International was held on Aug. 10, 1986, and remains a significant event because, for stock cars, it …
Waid’s World: NASCAR Needs the Driver Who Wears the Black Hat
A few years ago I interviewed former NASCAR Cup driver Ricky Craven. One of the questions I asked him was what he thought a very …
Waid’s World: A Bit of Atlanta History – From Changes to Confusion Over a Race Winner
Every track on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule has its own unique history. But I daresay none has one more convoluted than Atlanta Motor Speedway. …
Waid’s World: Larson Has Triumphantly Risen From What Could Have Been Career End
Kyle Larson has become something of a phenomenon. But then, you probably already knew that. Unquestionably, he’s the hottest driver in NASCAR Cup racing this …
Waid’s World: Surprise, Unheralded Winner Is Just 1 Part of All-Star Race Lore
The NASCAR Cup Series’ All-Star Race scheduled for Texas Motor Speedway this weekend is an exhibition event that is designed to produce a combination of …
Waid’s World: Charlotte Motor Speedway Is Product of a Visionary & ‘The P.T. Barnum of Racing’
Early in my motorsports career, I used to confuse Charlotte Motor Speedway’s Howard A. “Humpy” Wheeler with NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Cale Yarborough. Sounds …
Waid’s World: From Rebirth Through ‘Throwback,’ Darlington’s Tradition Lives On
At the end of the 2004 NASCAR Cup Series season, Darlington Raceway was stripped of its tradition. The next year it would stage only one …