NASCAR’s 75 Greatest Drivers: The Pioneers
The first stars of NASCAR are discussed in the latest edition of the sport’s 75 greatest drivers.
Curtis Turner
Potts’s Shots: Risk vs. Reward With NASCAR Military Sponsorships
Rep. Betty McCollum of Minnesota says the recruiting effort in the way of sponsorship deals with NASCAR race teams is a waste of money.
Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: The 2011 Potential Hall of Fame Class
The mix of names covers all aspects of NASCAR – drivers in various series, crew chiefs, car owners and promoters.
Frontstretch NASCAR Power Rankings: Which Nominees Should Make the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2010?
With a week off from the NASCAR Cup Series schedule, the writers from Frontstretch decided to take a look at the 25 names nominated for consideration to be one of the first five selections to be enshrined into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Since none of your Frontstretch faithful were picked to be part of …
Driven to the Past: Knock the Fence Down, Pops
Somehow, while the guys on television were going over the past bringing up the names of legendary drivers, one came to my mind. Curtis Turner. I had occasion to meet ol’ Pops (and if he didn’t know your name, he’d call you that, as well as expect you to call him by the same handle) …
Thompson in Turn 5: NASCAR Drivers’ Union Probably Not a Good Idea
After Tony Stewart‘s verbal assault on Goodyear gained support amongst a number of high-profile fellow drivers (albeit not quite as aggressively as Stewart), some journalists suggested that the time just may be ripe for the formation of a drivers’ union. Unions are great! I come from a long line of union guys that have walked …
That’s History Profile: Joe Weatherly
Joe Weatherly’s driving career almost ended before it began. He nearly died while out with a group of friends, losing control while driving through an S-curve.
That’s History Profile: Curtis Turner
Curtis Turner started out driving well before he was old enough to get a driver’s license. Turner worked to export the local product: moonshine.