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Waid’s World: In 1988, The First Race on The ‘New’ Richmond Ended Years of Slow Decline

August 11, 2025 by Steve Waid

Richmond Raceway was once known as Richmond Fairgrounds Raceway and was part of the Virginia State Fair. That was something of a curse.

Categories Cup Series, Featured Content, Steve Waid, Waid’s World

Waid’s World: Two Who Spent Huge Sums to Gain NASCAR Influence & Power – Briefly

June 16, 2025 by Steve Waid

From the years 1977-1985, two men spent more money and exuded more influence in NASCAR than any others.

Categories Cup Series, Featured Content, Steve Waid, Waid’s World

Waid’s World: A Race at Richmond That Was Won by a ‘Famous French Driver’

July 29, 2024 by Steve Waid

Steve Waid recalls his three favorite Richmond races, including the one that gave Neil Bonnett a humorous moniker.

Categories Cup Series, Featured Content, Steve Waid, Waid’s World

Waid’s World: The Race Finish That Put Teammates at Odds With Each Other

July 1, 2024 by Steve Waid

Steve Waid writes about a controversial finish at the Nashville Fairgrounds between Darrell Waltrip and Neil Bonnett.

Categories Cup Series, Featured Content, Steve Waid, Waid’s World

22 Days ‘Til Daytona: The 22nd (1980) Daytona 500

January 26, 2024 by Taylor Kornhoff
Daytona 1980 Throwback Buddy Baker Nascar Media : Isc Images & Archives Via Getty Images

The 1980 Daytona 500 sealed the Gray Ghost’s spot in NASCAR lore.

Categories Cup Series, Days 'Til Daytona, Featured Content, Taylor Kornhoff

27 Days ‘Til Daytona: The 27th (1985) Daytona 500

January 22, 2024January 21, 2024 by Tanner Marlar
Daytona 1985 Throwback Bill Elliott Nascar Media Via Motorsports Images And Archives

1985 was the year Bill Elliott’s legend grew to epic proportions

Categories Cup Series, Days 'Til Daytona, Featured Content, Tanner Marlar

Waid’s World: Two Alabama Drivers Put on a Show in Historic Australia Race

August 14, 2023 by Steve Waid

Bobby Allison and Neil Bonnett were successful in Australia, but both suffered unfortunate endings to their careers.

Categories Cup Series, Featured Content, Steve Waid, Waid’s World

Waid’s World: NASCAR Folks — Especially One — Discover That Australia Ain’t Like Home

August 8, 2023 by Steve Waid

Steve Waid recaps NASCAR venture into Australia in 1988.

Categories Cup Series, Featured Content, Steve Waid, Waid’s World

Full Throttle: You Too Can Be a NASCAR Hall of Famer

August 3, 2023August 2, 2023 by Mike Neff

At this point, most anyone who wants to can strap into a stock car and then get voted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame if they suck up to the right people.

Categories Cup Series, Featured Content, Full Throttle, Mike Neff

Waid’s World: Neil Bonnett Changed His Luck in 1988 with 2 Straight Wins

July 31, 2023 by Steve Waid

Bonnett recovered from an injury that prematurely ended his 1987 season to win two of the first three Cup points races in 1988.

Categories Cup Series, Featured Content, Steve Waid, Waid’s World
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