February 12, 2020 Seth and Sutton Sharp The anticipation for the start of the fifth annual Busch Clash (1983) had to wait, as rain washed the race from Sunday to Monday. When the green flag finally dropped on Monday, it looked like it was going to be a two car shootout for the win. Pole-sitter Bill […]
Brett Bodine vs Ricky Rudd (1993)
Seth and Sutton Sharp January 30, 2020 Brett Bodine edged out his brother Geoff Bodine to win the pole for the First Union 400 at North Wilkesboro Speedway and also narrowly missed a right hook from an upset Ricky Rudd after qualifying came to a close. Bodine put his No. 26 Quaker State Ford on […]
Underestimated Success: David Ragan and Paul Menard
November 13, 2019 Seth and Sutton Sharp Underestimate. The dictionary lists the definition of this word as “to consider someone to be less capable or effective than is actually the case”. Success in NASCAR is often quickly placed on wins and championships, since that is what most drivers are striving to achieve on a […]
Morgan McClure Motorsports Restrictor Plate Success
Seth and Sutton Sharp October 13, 2019 The name “Earnhardt” has become synonymous with the words “Restrictor Plate Racing”, thanks to the unmatched success of both Dale Earnhardt and his son Dale Earnhardt Jr. As dominant as the two were at Daytona and Talladega, other drivers and teams also showed their hand at these tracks, […]
On This Date: Morgan Shepherd turns 78
October 12, 2019 Seth and Sutton Sharp Morgan Shepherd was born on this date in 1941. Here are some incredible facts about the longevity of his career. – Morgan made his NASCAR debut in 1970. The race was won by Bobby Isaac. – Joe Nemechek was the only driver to start last week’s Cup Series […]
On This Date: 1997 DieHard 500 at Talladega
October 12, 2019 Seth and Sutton Sharp Results: 1- Terry Labonte No. 5 Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Chevrolet 2- Bobby Labonte No 18. Interstate Batteries Pontiac 3- John Andretti No. 98 RCA Ford 4- Ken Schrader No. 33 Skoal Bandit Chevrolet 5- Ernie Irvan No. 28 Texaco/Havoline Ford – The race marked the first time the […]
Waltrip vs Allison: The 1981 Championship Battle
Seth and Sutton Sharp October 4, 2019 When the Winston Cup Series left Michigan International Speedway in June of 1981, it seemed like Bobby Allison had a commanding lead in the Winston Cup standings. He sat 256 points up on Darrell Waltrip for the championship lead through 16 of 31 races. Waltrip had just moved […]
On This Date In 1999: The Bizarre Starting Lineup at Martinsville
Seth and Sutton Sharp October 3, 2019 On this date in 1999, the NAPA AutoCare500 at Martinsville was held. Joe Nemechek won the pole position, his second of the season. In a rare event, nine of the top-15 starters entered the event 27th or lower in the point standings. (Points Position in Parenthesis) 1st- Joe […]
Rusty Wallace’s Short Track Dominance
Seth and Sutton Sharp October 3, 2019 Rusty Wallace entered the 1993 Winston Cup season with 21 career victories. Eight of his triumphs came at short-tracks. Something clicked for Wallace and his team in 1993 as they dominated the short-track circuit, finishing first or second in all eight races. Richmond International Raceway Pontiac Excitement 400: […]
On this Date: July 4th History at Daytona
Seth and Sutton Sharp July 4, 2019 1- NASCAR first raced at Daytona on July 4th in 1959. The race featured 37 drivers and was won by Fireball Roberts. He won three of the first five races held on this date. 2- There have been 31 races held at Daytona on July 4th. The […]