Waid’s World: An Unexpected Call Was Part of NASCAR’s Dinner at the White House
Certainly one of the most memorable events in NASCAR history occurred on July 4, 1984.
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Waid’s World: A Meeting, Yes, But Also a Sentimental NASCAR Reunion
For me, March 22 was something of a reunion. Not a high school class reunion, where most folks congregate mainly to see who has become …
Waid’s World: A Wild Richmond Finish, a Surprised First-Time Winner & Lucky Underwear
This season, the first NASCAR Cup race at Richmond Raceway is scheduled for April 3. For a long time, the event was either the second …
Waid’s World: Charlotte 1983 — When Cheating in NASCAR Reached Its Most Controversial Level
Let’s be honest. Cheating has been a part of NASCAR since its first race at the Charlotte Fairgrounds on June 19, 1949.
Waid’s World: The Speedway Once Known As Rockingham Fell to Progress – and the Elements
For decades at this time of the year, the NASCAR Cup Series would travel to the rolling pine forests in the Sandhills of North Carolina …
Waid’s World: Daytona 1981 — NASCAR’s ‘New Generation’ Cars Don’t Always Perform as Desired
NASCAR’s much anticipated “Next Gen” car will make its debut in an official Cup point race in the Daytona 500. While the new car — …
Waid’s World: With Financial Commitment, Hope for North Wilkesboro Rebirth Rises
The recent announcement that the state of North Carolina has allocated millions of dollars via its budget toward the maintenance of some of its speedways …
Waid’s World: NASCAR’s 1st Time in New York Was an Adventure for Many, to Say the Least
Well, the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season is over, and the new series champion, a very deserving Kyle Larson (don’t even try to argue with …
Waid’s World: Victory at Martinsville Was Special for Buddy Baker
The next episode of The Scene Vault Podcast features a roundtable discussion with three long-time crewmen for, and friends of, NASCAR Hall of Famer and …
Waid’s World: The Story of the 1st Texas Superspeedway
If Texas World Speedway had managed to avoid the ravages of neglect and ultimate bankruptcy, it is reasonable to assume Texas Motor Speedway would never …