Bill Elliott

Only Yesterday: The Future of NASCAR Paved By Its Past

November 7, 2023 Anthony Damcott

2016 Fontana Nxs Ryan Blaney Dave Blaney Nigel Kinrade Nkp

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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.

Only Yesterday: Is Denny Hamlin Really Better Than Some NASCAR Champions?

September 19, 2023 Amy Henderson

2021 Phoenix Cup Championship 4 Media Day Denny Hamlin Martin Truex Jr Chase Elliott Kyle Larson Sean Gardner

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Hamlin’s the best without a title. How many with a title is he better than?

Waid’s World: In 1985, Bill Elliott’s Title Bid Crumbles in Last 8 Races

September 11, 2023 Steve Waid

Graphic: Jared Haas

Elliott’s mediocre performances in the final eight races coupled with Darrell Waltrip’s success cost Elliott the 1985 Cup title.

Waid’s World: Awesome Bill Elliott Bagged Big Bucks in 1985 Southern 500

August 29, 2023August 29, 2023 Steve Waid

Graphic: Jared Haas

Bill Elliott’s Winston Million win in 1985 featured controversy.

Only Yesterday: Steve Park Walks Away After Horrific Pocono Crash

June 29, 2023June 1, 2023 Amy Henderson

Bill Elliott celebrates winning the 2002 Pennsylvania 500 with son Chase Elliott. Photo: NKP

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The first lap of the 2002 Pennsylvania 500 was almost a horrifying tragedy. Fortunately, Steve Park walked away OK.

Kevin Harvick’s Farewell Tour Begins in North Wilkesboro

May 21, 2023May 19, 2023 Daniel McFadin

2023 North Wilkesboro Cup Kevin Harvick Daniel Mcfadin

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Harvick will pilot the No. 29 car one last time in his Cup Series career during Sunday’s All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway.

Friday Faceoff: Will Ryan Newman Be Competitive with RWR?

May 12, 2023May 11, 2023 Mike Neff, Luken Glover, Taylor Kornhoff, Andrew Stoddard and Wyatt Watson

2021 Charlotte I Cup Ryan Newman Denny Hamlin NKP

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Also, will F1 ever unseat NASCAR as the No.1 motorsport in the United States?

Here’s Who’s Performing & Appearing at Darlington

May 10, 2023 Luken Glover

2016 Daytona Ii Cup Carl Edwards Nigel Kinrade Nkp

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Throwback weekend at Darlington brings a score of drivers from the NASCAR’s past. Here’s who’s coming.

Fire on Fridays: Why NASCAR Doesn’t Have Any Current Stars

April 27, 2023 Michael Massie

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 05: William Byron, driver of the #24 RaptorTough.com Chevrolet, is congratulated by Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 05, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)

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The stars of now were by and large stars years ago, too. Why is that?

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.

5 Points to Ponder: Should Bill Elliott Fill in For Chase Elliott at Atlanta?

March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 Brad Harrison

(Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Should Hendrick Motorsports tab Bill Elliott to replace his injured son Chase Elliott at Atlanta?

Waid’s World: The Radical Radial Ends the Costly Tire Competition

March 7, 2023March 6, 2023 Steve Waid

Graphic: Jared Haas

While the Tire Wars caused problems for NASCAR and its drivers, they led to technical improvements that made tires more durable and safer.