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 […]
On This Date: 1993 Pepsi 400
Seth and Sutton Sharp July 3, 2019 On this date in 1993, the Pepsi 400 at Daytona was held. 1- Ernie Irvan sat on the pole for the race, as Kyle Petty qualified second. Irvan entered the race having won three of the previous four races at Daytona/Talladega. 2- 61 cars attempted to qualify for […]
On This Date: Ken Schrader’s Four Race Suspension
Seth and Sutton Sharp July 1, 2019 During first round qualifying for the 1993 Pepsi 400 at Daytona, Ken Schrader put down a speed of 188.045 MPH in his No. 25 Kodiak Chevrolet, which was the 15th best of the day. That didn’t seem anything out of the ordinary, as Schrader had qualified 16th […]
On This Date: 1982 CRC Chemicals Rebel 500
Seth and Sutton Sharp April 4, 2019 On this date in 1982, the CRC Chemicals Rebel 500 was held at Darlington. Dale Earnhardt won the race after holding off a late charge from Cale Yarborough at the line. He led 181 of 367 laps. Bill Elliott finished third, followed by Benny Parsons and […]