Waid’s World: For 1 Writer, Second Tier Drivers Were Friendly, Informative
In this age of multi-car teams, the time of the independent driver has long since come to an end. But for one man, and for NASCAR, it was a memorable time.
Steve Waid
Waid’s World: ‘Throwback Darlington’ Has Evolved From Crusty to Spectacular
While the racetrack has changed, tradition is still alive at Darlington Raceway.
Waid’s World: Rene Charland, a Driver Much More Than a Comical Prankster
Although Charland loved pranking people, he was also a tremendous driver as he won four straight championships in the now Xfinity Series.
Waid’s World: Martinsville’s Boss Guaranteed His Cup Races Were 500 Laps
In 1977, the loudest complaint about a 500-lap race at Martinsville came from Cale Yarborough.
Waid’s World: 30 Years Later, It Remains True, Alan Kulwicki Did It His Way
He defied the odds. He beat others with more resources. He remained stalwart. In other words, as has been said of him often: He did it his way.
Waid’s World: How Ricky Rudd Went from a Babyface to 1 Tough Competitor
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.
Waid’s World: The Radical Radial Ends the Costly Tire Competition
While the Tire Wars caused problems for NASCAR and its drivers, they led to technical improvements that made tires more durable and safer.
Waid’s World: Tire Wars Escalate & The Casualties Begin to Mount
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.
Waid’s World: Competition Was Hot, Heavy & Dangerous in 1988 Tire Wars
After the first two races of the 1988 Cup season, a tire war was waged between Goodyear and Hoosier.
Waid’s World: Daytona Not Starting the NASCAR Season Is Nothing New
The Daytona 500 became the Cup Series season opener in 1983, replacing Riverside.
Waid’s World: Dale Earnhardt’s Christmas Parade With a Nervous Driver
Steve Waid recalls a Christmas parade spent with the 1980 Cup champion.
Waid’s World: On the NASCAR Playoffs & the 1st Driver to Win One
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.