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Only Yesterday: Double-Digit Win Seasons Is a Mark of NASCAR’s Elite

March 22, 2023 Amy Henderson

1997 NASCAR Winston Cup Series, New Hampshire, Jeff Gordon winner NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade/NKP)

Want to be considered one of the best ever? Win 10 or more races in a Cup season.

Only Yesterday: That One Time the All-Star Race Was Held at Atlanta

March 15, 2023March 14, 2023 Anthony Damcott

#12: Ryan Blaney, Team Penske, Wabash Ford Mustang, #9: Chase Elliott, Hendrick Motorsports, NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet Camaro, #18: Kyle Busch, Joe Gibbs Racing, M&M's Crunchy Cookie Toyota Camry, #45: Kurt Busch, 23XI Racing, Monster Energy Toyota Camry

The All-Star Race was originally supposed to rotate venues like it does now, but one trip to Atlanta changed that.

Only Yesterday: Kevin Harvick Looks To Join One of NASCAR’s Most Exclusive Clubs in Phoenix

March 8, 2023 Amy Henderson

Kevin Harvick crossing his arms and smiling, NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

A 10th Phoenix win would put Harvick in elite company.

Only Yesterday: The Oh-So-Rare Birthday Win in NASCAR Cup

February 28, 2023 Anthony Damcott

2016 Las Vegas CUP Matt Kenseth Nigel Kinrade NKP

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Only three drivers in NASCAR Cup history have won on their birthday.

Only Yesterday: Daytona to NASCAR Title? Not So Fast

February 21, 2023 Amy Henderson

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Could Ricky Stenhouse Jr.’s Daytona 500 victory vault him into becoming a favorite for the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series title? Not quite.

Only Yesterday: Cheers to 75 Years of NASCAR

February 15, 2023 Anthony Damcott

#31: Justin Haley, Kaulig Racing, LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevrolet Camaro, #43: Erik Jones, Petty GMS Motorsports, FOCUSfactor Chevrolet Camaro, #22: Joey Logano, Team Penske, Shell Pennzoil Ford Mustang

On Feb. 21, NASCAR will officially be 75 years old.

Only Yesterday: The Bulls Begin to Run

November 3, 2022 Michael Finley

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A look back the early years of Red Bull Racing in Formula 1.

Only Yesterday: NASCAR Playoffs, Penalties & Paying the Price

October 27, 2022October 27, 2022 Amy Henderson

Dale Earnhardt Jr. celebrates a NASCAR Cup Series win at Talladega Superspeedway, 2004.

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade/NKP)

The infraction that came closest to changing it all was a penalty incurred by eventual champion Kurt Busch for an unapproved fuel cell spacer.

Only Yesterday: NASCAR’s Race Against Time & the Reinvention of Kurt Busch

October 19, 2022 Amy Henderson

Kurt Busch looks on at 2021 Cup Circuit of the Americas. Photo: NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

There were times Kurt Busch’s future was questioned because there weren’t a lot of team owners willing to take chances on him — the bridge fires were infernos that could be seen for miles.