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Only Yesterday: The Future of NASCAR Paved By Its Past

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(Photo: Nigel Kinrade / NKP)

Earnhardt, Petty, Elliott and now Blaney are names that come to mind when it comes to kids finding similar or greater success in NASCAR than their fathers.

Daytona to Dirt: NASCAR Daves Blaney, Stremme, Rack Up Labor Day Wins

David Stremme in pits at Winchester Speedway.

Photo Credit: Bryan Davis Keith, Frontstretch

The Southern 500 may no longer mark NASCAR’s throwback weekend, but that didn’t stop many of its veterans from tackling red clay over the last week.

Daytona to Dirt: Kyle Larson, Jesse Love & Kenny Wallace Loot Trophies on Midwest Swing

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Photo Credit: World Racing Group via Mark Funderburk

NASCAR’s return to the St. Louis area meant that many of its stars were in close proximity to Tri-City Speedway and many took advantage to sling dirt.

SRX Preview: Sharon Speedway

Ryan Blaney stares out at the racetrack at Richmond Raceway. (Photo: NKP)

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Located in Hartford, Ohio, the gateway to America’s heartland, Sharon Speedway is a 0.375-mile semi-banked clay oval that has been in some form of operation since 1929. In 1954, the track held its lone NASCAR Cup Series event, a 200 lapper that ended on lap 160 due to rain. Lee Petty won over Buck Baker …

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