Waid’s World: The Remarkable 1973 Cup Season for David Pearson, Wood Brothers
Pearson won the ’73 Rebel 500 whereas the top two from 1972, Bobby Allison and Richard Petty, finished third and seventh, respectively.
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Waid’s World: Tale of the Talladega Winner Who Led a NASCAR Rebellion
The story of how independent driver James Hylton helped change NASCAR in the 1970s
Waid’s World: The Tale of a Dysfunctional Team & Its Secret Weapon
Steve Waid regales with a story of DiGard’s famous racecar Buckshot Bertha.
Waid’s World: Richmond 1986: Wild Finish Leads to Separate Paths for 2 Drivers
The 1986 Miller High Life 400 is considered one of the most memorable Cup races ever held at Richmond Raceway.
Waid’s World: One Writer’s Attempt to Be a Fan in the Bristol Grandstands
Steve Waid ventured into the grandstands to experience a Cup race like the average fan. Would he do it again? “Hell, no!”
Waid’s World: When an Especially Snowy Day in Rockingham Affected Racing
Steve Waid recalls when the Cup schedule was different in 1980 and Mother Nature still did not play nice.
Waid’s World: Junior Johnson’s Discovery of the Draft Won Him Daytona
Johnson won the 1960 Daytona 500 in his first race driving for team owner John Masoni.
Waid’s World: Alan Kulwicki’s 1st Big Step to Fame Came at Phoenix in 1988
Kulwicki captured his first career Cup victory at Phoenix in 1988, putting wheels in motion to win the 1992 championship.
Waid’s World: Martinsville 1978 – the Day Darrell Waltrip Met Darth Vader
Darrell and Stevie Waltrip and Steve Waid all came together in a photo shoot for a Martinsville race program cover.
Waid’s World: Remembering Jabe Thomas, the Last ‘Clown Prince of Racing’
Steve Waid regales us with a tale about father and son Jabe and Ronnie Thomas, both who competed in the Cup Series.