That’s History Profile: Darrell Waltrip
Darrell Waltrip won his first race in 1975 at Nashville, Tenn. and won again later that year at the Richmond Fairgrounds. This was during the “big car” era.
Darrell Waltrip
Bowles-Eye View: Sterling Marlin Can’t Outrace Father Time
I grew up watching Sterling Marlin at his best. With bated breath as a 14-year-old, I watched the final laps of the 1995 Daytona 500, …
Remembering Davey Allison – Part 2
Robert Yates Racing and talented young driver Davey Allison made their official debut at the 1989 Daytona 500. Things got off to an inauspicious start.
2007 Daytona 500 Blog Notes
Editor’s Note: Beginning today, Matt McLaughlin will be keeping a running blog of his opinion on the major NASCAR happenings of the week. We hope …
Racing at the Beach: Out With the Old & In With the New at Daytona, 1986-90
For Dale Earnhardt fans, the 1986 Daytona 500 is one of the “big ones that got away.”
Racing at the Beach: Daytona Sees Smaller Cars, Fairy Tales & Passing the Torch, 1981-85
The 1981 Daytona 500 marked the debut of the “little” cars, with a 110-inch wheelbase as opposed to the 115 inches on the reliable Monte Carlos and Cutlasses.
NASCAR Community Reacts to the Passing of Benny Parsons
“Benny Parsons is not only the person I owe my NASCAR career to but he was a true friend to me from the day we met.”
Best of Mirror Driving: Lions, Tigers & Tony Stewart
Editor’s Note: With the offseason in full swing, Mirror Driving is off this week. Look for a brand new edition to come out next week …
That’s History: Another NASCAR Season in the Books… Part II
I decided to compare Jimmie Johnson’s 2006 NASCAR championship campaign with some of the greatest championship seasons of all-time to see where it stacks up.
That’s History: Biggest Fish in the Pond
Darrell Waltrip’s career didn’t take off overnight; in fact, he wasn’t the 1973 Rookie of the Year. That honor went to Lennie Pond.