In the final months of the 1984 NASCAR season, teams were using rocket fuel, soaking tires, a man put a hex on Bobby Allison over a hat, and federal agents tried to seize Junior Johnson's cars from the track garage
WATCH Part 2 of our review of 1984:
youtu.be/EII2LLIYULQ
WATCH Part 2 of our review of 1984:
youtu.be/EII2LLIYULQ
July 8, 2025 at 12:01 PM
In the final months of the 1984 NASCAR season, teams were using rocket fuel, soaking tires, a man put a hex on Bobby Allison over a hat, and federal agents tried to seize Junior Johnson's cars from the track garage
WATCH Part 2 of our review of 1984:
youtu.be/EII2LLIYULQ
WATCH Part 2 of our review of 1984:
youtu.be/EII2LLIYULQ
On this date in 1997, Bill Elliott unveiled his McDonald's Mac Tonight scheme, intended to be driven in races at night
July 3, 2025 at 12:00 PM
On this date in 1997, Bill Elliott unveiled his McDonald's Mac Tonight scheme, intended to be driven in races at night
Ryan Newman commercial for Dodge Ram (2004)
June 8, 2025 at 12:20 PM
Ryan Newman commercial for Dodge Ram (2004)
40 years ago, Coca-Cola began their title sponsorship of the World 600
1985 also marked the first Coca-Cola 600 program designed by Sam Bass. A collection of Bass programs:
1985 also marked the first Coca-Cola 600 program designed by Sam Bass. A collection of Bass programs:
May 22, 2025 at 11:24 PM
40 years ago, Coca-Cola began their title sponsorship of the World 600
1985 also marked the first Coca-Cola 600 program designed by Sam Bass. A collection of Bass programs:
1985 also marked the first Coca-Cola 600 program designed by Sam Bass. A collection of Bass programs:
In May 2005, Wienermobiles made their racing debut at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Unlike tomorrow's race at Indy, the pro drivers got behind the wheel. NASCAR Hall of Famer Kurt Busch beat Greg Biffle to win
"My wiener has never been so exhausted," Busch said from victory lane.
"My wiener has never been so exhausted," Busch said from victory lane.
May 22, 2025 at 11:22 PM
In May 2005, Wienermobiles made their racing debut at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Unlike tomorrow's race at Indy, the pro drivers got behind the wheel. NASCAR Hall of Famer Kurt Busch beat Greg Biffle to win
"My wiener has never been so exhausted," Busch said from victory lane.
"My wiener has never been so exhausted," Busch said from victory lane.
The incredible onboard camera as Mark Martin drives through a crash at the 1996 Coca-Cola 600
May 21, 2025 at 11:51 AM
The incredible onboard camera as Mark Martin drives through a crash at the 1996 Coca-Cola 600
April 29, 2010: Dale Jr. announced he would run the #3 Wrangler car in the Nationwide race at Daytona in July. Earnhardt led the most laps and won the race.
April 29, 2025 at 11:21 AM
April 29, 2010: Dale Jr. announced he would run the #3 Wrangler car in the Nationwide race at Daytona in July. Earnhardt led the most laps and won the race.
Buddy Lazier's wheel falls off during the last IndyCar race at Atlanta, on this date in 2001
One of the funniest onboards
One of the funniest onboards
April 28, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Buddy Lazier's wheel falls off during the last IndyCar race at Atlanta, on this date in 2001
One of the funniest onboards
One of the funniest onboards
April 25, 2006: On this date, it was announced that all DEI cars would run throwback schemes at Talladega to celebrate Dale Earnhardt's induction into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame at Talladega
April 25, 2025 at 11:24 AM
April 25, 2006: On this date, it was announced that all DEI cars would run throwback schemes at Talladega to celebrate Dale Earnhardt's induction into the International Motorsports Hall of Fame at Talladega
Jimmy Spencer was the last driver in NASCAR to wear an open-face helmet. He wore one until the end of 2004.
April 23, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Jimmy Spencer was the last driver in NASCAR to wear an open-face helmet. He wore one until the end of 2004.
April 23, 2003: During Indy 500 testing, 63 year-old Mario Andretti was pulled out of retirement to practice
After running very strong, Andretti hit a piece of foam from the SAFER barrier after Kenny Brack's crash and back-flipped 4 times before landing safely and walking away
After running very strong, Andretti hit a piece of foam from the SAFER barrier after Kenny Brack's crash and back-flipped 4 times before landing safely and walking away
April 23, 2025 at 11:29 AM
April 23, 2003: During Indy 500 testing, 63 year-old Mario Andretti was pulled out of retirement to practice
After running very strong, Andretti hit a piece of foam from the SAFER barrier after Kenny Brack's crash and back-flipped 4 times before landing safely and walking away
After running very strong, Andretti hit a piece of foam from the SAFER barrier after Kenny Brack's crash and back-flipped 4 times before landing safely and walking away
Crank it up, 2004 Rockingham
April 18, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Crank it up, 2004 Rockingham
Tony Stewart's win in NHRA Top Fuel today adds an additional achievement to the most diverse win list in racing 🐐
Stewart has won in:
-NASCAR Cup
-NASCAR Xfinity
-NASCAR Truck
-ARCA
-IndyCar
-Sprint Car
-Midgets
-Silver Crown
-IROC
-SRX
-NHRA Top Fuel Dragster
-NHRA Top Alcohol
Stewart has won in:
-NASCAR Cup
-NASCAR Xfinity
-NASCAR Truck
-ARCA
-IndyCar
-Sprint Car
-Midgets
-Silver Crown
-IROC
-SRX
-NHRA Top Fuel Dragster
-NHRA Top Alcohol
April 14, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Tony Stewart's win in NHRA Top Fuel today adds an additional achievement to the most diverse win list in racing 🐐
Stewart has won in:
-NASCAR Cup
-NASCAR Xfinity
-NASCAR Truck
-ARCA
-IndyCar
-Sprint Car
-Midgets
-Silver Crown
-IROC
-SRX
-NHRA Top Fuel Dragster
-NHRA Top Alcohol
Stewart has won in:
-NASCAR Cup
-NASCAR Xfinity
-NASCAR Truck
-ARCA
-IndyCar
-Sprint Car
-Midgets
-Silver Crown
-IROC
-SRX
-NHRA Top Fuel Dragster
-NHRA Top Alcohol
April 13, 2025 at 4:44 PM
April 10, 1984: Bobby Allison, the defending Cup champion, hooked a trailer to the back of an ARCA car and drove that thing around Talladega at 164.338 mph, setting a new record for a trailer. He only made a few laps before a trailer tire blew out.
April 10, 2025 at 11:29 AM
April 10, 1984: Bobby Allison, the defending Cup champion, hooked a trailer to the back of an ARCA car and drove that thing around Talladega at 164.338 mph, setting a new record for a trailer. He only made a few laps before a trailer tire blew out.
April 10, 2013: After 23 years away, IndyCar returned to Pocono with a multi-car tire test. First on track was local driver Marco Andretti
Outside of the Indy 500, only six IndyCar races since then have surpassed the 2013 Pocono 400's large viewership (1.3 million)
Outside of the Indy 500, only six IndyCar races since then have surpassed the 2013 Pocono 400's large viewership (1.3 million)
April 10, 2025 at 11:27 AM
April 10, 2013: After 23 years away, IndyCar returned to Pocono with a multi-car tire test. First on track was local driver Marco Andretti
Outside of the Indy 500, only six IndyCar races since then have surpassed the 2013 Pocono 400's large viewership (1.3 million)
Outside of the Indy 500, only six IndyCar races since then have surpassed the 2013 Pocono 400's large viewership (1.3 million)
April 8, 1951: NASCAR raced in California for the first time
Among the drivers was Frank Mundy, who rented a car from a local car rental firm, finished 11th, and returned the car at night so no one would notice the worn tires
It cost $21 to rent, and he won $25, a $4 profit
Among the drivers was Frank Mundy, who rented a car from a local car rental firm, finished 11th, and returned the car at night so no one would notice the worn tires
It cost $21 to rent, and he won $25, a $4 profit
April 8, 2025 at 11:38 AM
April 8, 1951: NASCAR raced in California for the first time
Among the drivers was Frank Mundy, who rented a car from a local car rental firm, finished 11th, and returned the car at night so no one would notice the worn tires
It cost $21 to rent, and he won $25, a $4 profit
Among the drivers was Frank Mundy, who rented a car from a local car rental firm, finished 11th, and returned the car at night so no one would notice the worn tires
It cost $21 to rent, and he won $25, a $4 profit
April Fools 1997: A far-fetched news story says Michael Jordan will co-own a NASCAR team with sponsorship from McDonald's and Nike.
April 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM
April Fools 1997: A far-fetched news story says Michael Jordan will co-own a NASCAR team with sponsorship from McDonald's and Nike.
"They oughta fill this place up with water to the outside retaining wall, dump bass in it, and have pro bass tournaments in here... as bad as this place is, you could stock it with a million fish, wouldn't nobody catch one."
March 26, 1995: Kyle Petty's Darlington interview 😂
March 26, 1995: Kyle Petty's Darlington interview 😂
March 26, 2025 at 11:04 AM
"They oughta fill this place up with water to the outside retaining wall, dump bass in it, and have pro bass tournaments in here... as bad as this place is, you could stock it with a million fish, wouldn't nobody catch one."
March 26, 1995: Kyle Petty's Darlington interview 😂
March 26, 1995: Kyle Petty's Darlington interview 😂
Kyle Larson sim racing on this date in 1999
March 20, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Kyle Larson sim racing on this date in 1999
What was on Speed Channel on this date 20 years ago?
March 18, 2025 at 12:49 PM
What was on Speed Channel on this date 20 years ago?
In the 1997 movie Vegas Vacation, Cousin Eddie and Clark Griswold drink from NASCAR edition Busch beer cans
March 15, 2025 at 11:50 PM
In the 1997 movie Vegas Vacation, Cousin Eddie and Clark Griswold drink from NASCAR edition Busch beer cans
March 3, 2000: Dale Earnhardt's Peter Max designed car was unveiled. The "Millennium Car" was raced at Charlotte in May
"I designed the car to look as if it was driven through the waterfall of the Max color spectrum," Max said
"I designed the car to look as if it was driven through the waterfall of the Max color spectrum," Max said
March 3, 2025 at 2:43 PM
March 3, 2000: Dale Earnhardt's Peter Max designed car was unveiled. The "Millennium Car" was raced at Charlotte in May
"I designed the car to look as if it was driven through the waterfall of the Max color spectrum," Max said
"I designed the car to look as if it was driven through the waterfall of the Max color spectrum," Max said
When NASCAR went to race in Australia in February 1988, the small team owned by St. James Davis wanted to save money by not buying a plane ticket for their engine builder. So they stuck him in the shipping container with the car
February 28, 2025 at 1:16 PM
When NASCAR went to race in Australia in February 1988, the small team owned by St. James Davis wanted to save money by not buying a plane ticket for their engine builder. So they stuck him in the shipping container with the car
Gene Hackman and Tim Richmond talk at Talladega in 1986
RIP Gene Hackman
RIP Gene Hackman
February 27, 2025 at 12:07 PM
Gene Hackman and Tim Richmond talk at Talladega in 1986
RIP Gene Hackman
RIP Gene Hackman