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Waid’s World: NASCAR 1973: The Year of David Pearson and the Wood Brothers

September 24, 2024September 23, 2024 by Steve Waid

After a back-and-forth 1972 Cup season featuring Bobby Allison and Richard Petty, the Wood Brothers and its driver David Pearson made the ’73 one just as exciting.

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

Only Yesterday: Breaking Out (of a Losing Streak) Is Hard to Do

September 3, 2024 by Frank Velat
Bill Elliott celebrates winning the 2002 Pennsylvania 500 with son Chase Elliott. Photo: NKP

2024 has seen a handful of drivers end lengthy winless streaks. But some of the best to ever drive have had their fair shares of such droughts.

Categories Cup Series, Featured Content, Frank Velat, Only Yesterday

Here’s Who’s Performing & Appearing at Daytona

August 22, 2024August 21, 2024 by Luken Glover
#2: Austin Cindric, Team Penske, Discount Tire Ford Mustang, #12: Ryan Blaney, Team Penske, Menards/PEAK Ford Mustang, #5: Kyle Larson, Hendrick Motorsports, HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Camaro, #9: Chase Elliott, Hendrick Motorsports, NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet Camaro, #7: Corey LaJoie, Spire Motorsports, Chili's Catch-a-Rita Chevrolet Camaro, #22: Joey Logano, Team Penske, Shell Pennzoil Ford Mustang, #48: Alex Bowman, Hendrick Motorsports, Ally Chevrolet Camaro, #31: Daniel Hemric, Kaulig Racing, Cirkul Chevrolet Camaro

The Pettys, Lit and more will be on hand.

Categories Cup Series News, Luken Glover

Only Yesterday: Double-Digit Wins Reserved for NASCAR’s Elite

June 18, 2024 by Amy Henderson
Nascar Cup Series Kyle Larson NKP

As the years have gone by, less and less drivers have had double-digit win seasons. But it’s always been a feat for NASCAR’s legends.

Categories Amy Henderson, Cup Series, Featured Content, Only Yesterday

Waid’s World: Multi-car Teams in NASCAR Aren’t New, But They Weren’t Always the Same

June 17, 2024June 17, 2024 by Steve Waid
2021 Cup Las Vegas Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Denny Hamlin, No. 11 Toyota, and Kyle Busch, No. 18 Toyota (Credit: NKP)

Steve Waid looks back on the history of multi-car teams in NASCAR.

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

Only Yesterday: The Long Hard Road (Course) to the Top

June 11, 2024June 11, 2024 by Frank Velat
Jeff Burton at New Hampshire Motor Speedway

There was a time when some of the best drivers in the NASCAR Cup Series struggled on road courses.

Categories Cup Series, Featured Content, Frank Velat, Only Yesterday

Only Yesterday: When Running 3rd Was a Charm

June 4, 2024 by Luken Glover
#12: Ryan Blaney, Team Penske, MenardsRichmond Water Heaters Ford Mustang, #2: Austin Cindric, Team Penske, Freightliner Ford Mustang

This past weekend’s race wasn’t the only time the third-place car was the benefactor of running there in the closing laps.

Categories Cup Series, Featured Content, Luken Glover, Only Yesterday

Truckin’ Thursdays: The Top 5 Best Throwback Paint Schemes of 2024

May 8, 2024 by Anthony Damcott
Corey Heim, Christian Eckes racing for position during the Buckle Up South Carolina 200 at Darlington Raceway, 5/12/2023 (Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Which Truck Series throwback paint schemes stand out the most this year at Darlington Raceway?

Categories Anthony Damcott, Featured Content, Truck Series, Truckin' Thursdays

Kyle Petty Cherishing Year of Reflection, Celebration & Anticipation

May 8, 2024 by Luken Glover

Kyle Petty details how 2024 is a year full of milestones for the iconic Petty family.

Categories Beyond the Cockpit, Cup Series, Featured Content, Luken Glover

Waid’s World: The Remarkable 1973 Cup Season for David Pearson, Wood Brothers

May 6, 2024 by Steve Waid

Pearson won the ’73 Rebel 500 whereas the top two from 1972, Bobby Allison and Richard Petty, finished third and seventh, respectively.

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