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Waid’s World: How Ricky Rudd Went from a Babyface to 1 Tough Competitor

March 20, 2023 by Steve Waid

In the first two races of the 1984 Cup season, in immense physical pain, Rudd scored a victory and a top 10, forever changing his image in NASCAR.

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Waid’s World: The Radical Radial Ends the Costly Tire Competition

March 7, 2023March 6, 2023 by Steve Waid

While the Tire Wars caused problems for NASCAR and its drivers, they led to technical improvements that made tires more durable and safer.

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Waid’s World: Tire Wars Escalate & The Casualties Begin to Mount

February 27, 2023 by Steve Waid

When the Tire Wars began in earnest with the start of the 1988 NASCAR Cup Series season, the conclusion, as it is with most wars, wasn’t certain.

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Waid’s World: Competition Was Hot, Heavy & Dangerous in 1988 Tire Wars

February 21, 2023February 20, 2023 by Steve Waid

After the first two races of the 1988 Cup season, a tire war was waged between Goodyear and Hoosier.

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Waid’s World: Daytona Not Starting the NASCAR Season Is Nothing New

February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 by Steve Waid

The Daytona 500 became the Cup Series season opener in 1983, replacing Riverside.

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Waid’s World: Dale Earnhardt’s Christmas Parade With a Nervous Driver

November 14, 2022 by Steve Waid

Steve Waid recalls a Christmas parade spent with the 1980 Cup champion.

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Waid’s World: On the NASCAR Playoffs & the 1st Driver to Win One

November 1, 2022 by Steve Waid

From that notable achievement – Busch was the first driver to win a championship under a playoff format – the driver from Las Vegas has gone on to experience a career littered with controversy and incidents.

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Waid’s World: The Final Champ of the Winston Cup Era Was the Subject of Controversy

October 17, 2022 by Steve Waid

Who would be the driver to be crowned the last Winston Cup champion?

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Waid’s World: Condemnation of a New NASCAR-Mandated Car Has Been Heard Before

October 3, 2022 by Steve Waid

Complaints about cars NASCAR legislated in the past are nothing new.

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Waid’s World: In 1986, the Bright but Falling Star That Was Tim Richmond, Part IV

September 13, 2022 by Steve Waid

By the end of 1986 his achievements had raised his status to that of superstar. And he relished all of it.

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