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Best NASCAR Cup drivers of all time, Nos. 5-1: Who has the best case for No. 1?
1 year, 10 months ago

Best NASCAR Cup drivers of all time, Nos. 5-1: Who has the best case for No. 1?

New York Times  

The “greatest of all time” debate in football? Jeff Gordon Years active: 1992-2016 Cup Series wins: 93 Championships: Four Number of first-place votes : Two Lowest panel ranking: 6 The case for Gordon “If he stays healthy and with the right team, Jeff Gordon can probably accomplish more than Richard Petty and I ever thought about accomplishing.” That’s a Dale …

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Best NASCAR Cup Series drivers of all time, Nos. 25-6: Brad Keselowski to Bobby Allison
1 year, 10 months ago

Best NASCAR Cup Series drivers of all time, Nos. 25-6: Brad Keselowski to Bobby Allison

New York Times  

Who are the greatest drivers in NASCAR Cup Series history? Herb Thomas Years active: 1949-1962 Cup Series wins: 48 Top points finish: Champion Highest panel ranking: 10 Lowest panel ranking: 57 Though Thomas had a short career, it was highly productive. Bill Elliott Years active: 1975-2012 Cup Series wins: 44 Top points finish: Champion Highest panel ranking: 12 Lowest panel …

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AP Was There: Earnhardt killed in 2001 Daytona 500 crash
3 years, 10 months ago

AP Was There: Earnhardt killed in 2001 Daytona 500 crash

Associated Press  

The death of Dale Earnhardt from a crash during the last lap of the 2001 Daytona 500 is considered the darkest day in the history of NASCAR. As part of its coverage, The Associated Press is republishing its primary Daytona 500 story from Feb. 18, 2001: ___ By MIKE HARRIS AP Motorsports Writer DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Dale Earnhardt, the …

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Junior Johnson, ‘The Last American Hero,’ dies at 88
5 years ago

Junior Johnson, ‘The Last American Hero,’ dies at 88

LA Times  

Racing legend Junior Johnson speaks to the media before the start of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla., on Feb. 14, 2010. Robert Glenn “Junior” Johnson, the moonshine runner turned NASCAR driver described as “The Last American Hero” by author Tom Wolfe in a 1965 article for Esquire, died Friday. “From his early days running …

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Darrell Waltrip starts victory lap on his 2nd NASCAR career
5 years, 9 months ago

Darrell Waltrip starts victory lap on his 2nd NASCAR career

Associated Press  

BRISTOL, Tenn. — In the shadows of the Darrell Waltrip Grandstands, ol’ DW officially launched the second victory lap of his second NASCAR career. Waltrip was Fox Sports’ first hire when the network launched its NASCAR coverage in 2001, and 19 years later he said leaving the broadcast booth is far more difficult than it was giving up racing. I …

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Boogity! Boogity! Boogity! Waltrip set to retire
5 years, 9 months ago

Boogity! Boogity! Boogity! Waltrip set to retire

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Darrell Waltrip is set to take the checkered flag on his broadcasting career. “My family and I have been talking this over the past several months, and I’ve decided to call 2019 my last year in the FOX Sports booth,” Waltrip said Thursday. I’m still healthy, happy and now a granddad, so it’s time to spend more …

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Column: Boogity! Boogity! Boogity! Fox Sports needs a change
5 years, 9 months ago

Column: Boogity! Boogity! Boogity! Fox Sports needs a change

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Darrell Waltrip will soon “Boogity! Waltrip has that chance now to bring his second career as a NASCAR broadcaster to a close and squeeze out his classic catchphrase as Fox Sports’ portion of the NASCAR schedule wraps up in June. Waltrip has hinted this could be his last season, ending a broadcast career that began with the …

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Harvick no plan for 2020 Fox TV booth if Waltrip retires
5 years, 9 months ago

Harvick no plan for 2020 Fox TV booth if Waltrip retires

Associated Press  

FORT WORTH, Texas — Kevin Harvick won’t be moving to the Fox Sports broadcast booth next year if Darrell Waltrip retires. Waltrip’s potential retirement has picked up steam the last few weeks but Fox Sports said Friday it had no announcement regarding its talent at this time. Harvick is the lead announcer when Fox Sports has had driver-only broadcasts, and …

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Cale Yarborough-Bobby Allison fight at 1979 Daytona 500 put NASCAR in national spotlight
5 years, 10 months ago

Cale Yarborough-Bobby Allison fight at 1979 Daytona 500 put NASCAR in national spotlight

LA Times  

In front of brother Donnie Allison, Bobby Allison grabs the foot of Cale Yarborough, who had hit Bobby in the nose with his helmet at the Daytona 500 on Feb. 18, 1979. “And there’s a fight.” It’s what CBS announcer Ken Squier said with a perfect combination of surprise, shock and anticipation as the 1979 Daytona 500 came to a …

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