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In 2003-04, Hot Wheels made NASCAR diecasts that changed color based on the temperature. When cold, it's a test scheme - when warm, it's the primary scheme

In 2003-04, Hot Wheels made NASCAR diecasts that changed color based on the temperature. When cold, it's a test scheme - when warm, it's the primary scheme

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October 9, 2022: On the last lap of the Charlotte Roval race, Cole Custer was told by his team that he had a flat tire and he should slow down. Doing so helped his teammate Chase Briscoe get two more spots and avoid playoff elimination NASCAR fined Custer 50 points and $100k, and suspended his crew-chief Mike Shiplett

October 9, 2022: On the last lap of the Charlotte Roval race, Cole Custer was told by his team that he had a flat tire and he should slow down. Doing so helped his teammate Chase Briscoe get two more spots and avoid playoff elimination NASCAR fined Custer 50 points and $100k, and suspended his crew-chief Mike Shiplett

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This qualifying run cost Patrick Carpentier his Cup ride. At Talladega in Oct 2008, Carpentier dipped his tires onto the apron in the tri-oval (legal at the time). His crew chief thought that cost time and publicly yelled at Patrick in the garage. They DNQd and Patrick was fired

This qualifying run cost Patrick Carpentier his Cup ride. At Talladega in Oct 2008, Carpentier dipped his tires onto the apron in the tri-oval (legal at the time). His crew chief thought that cost time and publicly yelled at Patrick in the garage. They DNQd and Patrick was fired

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Thinking about this amazing camera shot from Pocono last year

Thinking about this amazing camera shot from Pocono last year

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June 4, 1995: Kyle Petty won at Dover. Look closely at his helmet, it was the first NASCAR win for a driver using the HANS Device Kyle wore the HANS in the mid-90s. But the HANS was bigger, and window openings were small, so it was harder to quickly exit the car wearing one

June 4, 1995: Kyle Petty won at Dover. Look closely at his helmet, it was the first NASCAR win for a driver using the HANS Device Kyle wore the HANS in the mid-90s. But the HANS was bigger, and window openings were small, so it was harder to quickly exit the car wearing one

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The guys trying to help Tiger leave the scene of the accident

The guys trying to help Tiger leave the scene of the accident

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This camera angle from Daytona in 1974 🔥

This camera angle from Daytona in 1974 🔥

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August 17, 2019: Ray Evernham reached a top speed of 196 mph on the frontstretch at Pocono, driving this wonderfully crazy beast powered by an 850 horsepower engine

August 17, 2019: Ray Evernham reached a top speed of 196 mph on the frontstretch at Pocono, driving this wonderfully crazy beast powered by an 850 horsepower engine

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The Stenhouse - Hocevar discussion with background noise reduction

The Stenhouse - Hocevar discussion with background noise reduction

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The Southern 500 is such a visually beautiful event as the sun sets

The Southern 500 is such a visually beautiful event as the sun sets

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Still laughing about the funny reunion of Greg Biffle and Boris Said in 2024 at the Lime Rock Trans-Am Series All-Star race, 13 years after their run-in at Watkins Glen A charming memory of Greg

Still laughing about the funny reunion of Greg Biffle and Boris Said in 2024 at the Lime Rock Trans-Am Series All-Star race, 13 years after their run-in at Watkins Glen A charming memory of Greg

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November 17, 1998: Jeff Gordon and Frankie Muniz appeared together in an episode of Spin City

November 17, 1998: Jeff Gordon and Frankie Muniz appeared together in an episode of Spin City

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March 24, 2000: Dale Earnhardt said current Cup cars were too weak compared to old ones "If I raced an '86 Monte Carlo against a 2000 Monte Carlo, I could probably rough up that new Monte Carlo a little bit and beat him because I'd have him bent-up a little bit, and I'd still be going straight."

March 24, 2000: Dale Earnhardt said current Cup cars were too weak compared to old ones "If I raced an '86 Monte Carlo against a 2000 Monte Carlo, I could probably rough up that new Monte Carlo a little bit and beat him because I'd have him bent-up a little bit, and I'd still be going straight."

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Thinking about how Matt Kenseth, at age 48, with no practice, without driving a Cup car in a year, and never having driven for the team before, finished 10th at Darlington in May 2020 📸 Jared C. Tilton

Thinking about how Matt Kenseth, at age 48, with no practice, without driving a Cup car in a year, and never having driven for the team before, finished 10th at Darlington in May 2020 📸 Jared C. Tilton

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Just saw a Mazda wrapped like Lightning McQueen take out a car at Martinsville. What's going on? 🤣

Just saw a Mazda wrapped like Lightning McQueen take out a car at Martinsville. What's going on? 🤣

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Thinking about how the Colonel Sanders statue is still watching over Kentucky Speedway, waiting for the sound of engines to once again echo through the air

Thinking about how the Colonel Sanders statue is still watching over Kentucky Speedway, waiting for the sound of engines to once again echo through the air

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Restarts at Michigan were a little wild in the 80s before restart zones and formation. Everybody goes when the green flag waves

Restarts at Michigan were a little wild in the 80s before restart zones and formation. Everybody goes when the green flag waves

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When TV would break in from a commercial if a crash happened during a break

When TV would break in from a commercial if a crash happened during a break

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It was probably the weirdest NASCAR Cup car of the 1990s: - Entered as a backup car in one race - Generated so much lift that it spun the rear tires on the straightaways Brock Beard and I take a look at Derrike Cope's 1993 Mercury Cougar:

It was probably the weirdest NASCAR Cup car of the 1990s: - Entered as a backup car in one race - Generated so much lift that it spun the rear tires on the straightaways Brock Beard and I take a look at Derrike Cope's 1993 Mercury Cougar:

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20 years ago today, a wild finish at Talladega saw Dale Jr and Jimmie Johnson get spun on the last lap It led to the first viral NASCAR YouTube video

20 years ago today, a wild finish at Talladega saw Dale Jr and Jimmie Johnson get spun on the last lap It led to the first viral NASCAR YouTube video

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The classic Charlotte Motor Speedway low-angle backstretch camera

The classic Charlotte Motor Speedway low-angle backstretch camera

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Kyle Busch and Greg Biffle waged a great battle for the lead at Darlington in 2008. Biffle drifted through the turn after a tap from Busch Busch won, Biffle blew an engine and finished last

Kyle Busch and Greg Biffle waged a great battle for the lead at Darlington in 2008. Biffle drifted through the turn after a tap from Busch Busch won, Biffle blew an engine and finished last

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October 7, 1990: At Charlotte, a mistake sent Dale Earnhardt on track with left wheels loose Instead of towing it back to the garage, Earnhardt's crew ran on track and changed the tires on the apron, a controversial moment keeping him in reach of the season-long championship

October 7, 1990: At Charlotte, a mistake sent Dale Earnhardt on track with left wheels loose Instead of towing it back to the garage, Earnhardt's crew ran on track and changed the tires on the apron, a controversial moment keeping him in reach of the season-long championship

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September 30, 2001: NASCAR officials introduced "The Gate" in victory lane, a PVC pipe to block a driver from standing on the roof of his car. They wanted to avoid the roof being too low in inspection or drivers slipping on the wet roof. It lasted only 3 races

September 30, 2001: NASCAR officials introduced "The Gate" in victory lane, a PVC pipe to block a driver from standing on the roof of his car. They wanted to avoid the roof being too low in inspection or drivers slipping on the wet roof. It lasted only 3 races

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October 14, 2017: Dale Jr won the final pole of his Cup Series career, in his last race at Talladega

October 14, 2017: Dale Jr won the final pole of his Cup Series career, in his last race at Talladega

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On this date in 2003, 7 year-old Chase Elliott was featured on the broadcast of the Cup race at Charlotte

On this date in 2003, 7 year-old Chase Elliott was featured on the broadcast of the Cup race at Charlotte

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"Some scalpers rate the Bristol night race with the Masters golf tournament and the Super Bowl as the toughest tickets in sports." The start of the 2004 Bristol night race, as recorded from the stands:

"Some scalpers rate the Bristol night race with the Masters golf tournament and the Super Bowl as the toughest tickets in sports." The start of the 2004 Bristol night race, as recorded from the stands:

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"LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, 185 MPH!" Wednesday night used to be pole qualifying night for the October Charlotte race. In this clip from 1994, track announcer Bill Connell calls Ward Burton's pole and Dale Earnhardt's run

"LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, 185 MPH!" Wednesday night used to be pole qualifying night for the October Charlotte race. In this clip from 1994, track announcer Bill Connell calls Ward Burton's pole and Dale Earnhardt's run

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Let's welcome Fedex Freight back by trying to break the track record at Talladega Johnny Ray averaged 92 mph around Talladega in August 1975, setting the record for fastest tractor trailer at the Alabama superspeedway

Let's welcome Fedex Freight back by trying to break the track record at Talladega Johnny Ray averaged 92 mph around Talladega in August 1975, setting the record for fastest tractor trailer at the Alabama superspeedway

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June 23, 2002: Jerry Nadeau, as an unemployed driver, racing a car 36th in owners points, led by 4 seconds with 3 laps to go at Sonoma in 2002. On the verge of an underdog win, the rear-end broke with just over two laps to go.

June 23, 2002: Jerry Nadeau, as an unemployed driver, racing a car 36th in owners points, led by 4 seconds with 3 laps to go at Sonoma in 2002. On the verge of an underdog win, the rear-end broke with just over two laps to go.

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20 years ago - The Winn-Dixie 250: New tires compounds made handling more difficult for all Busch Series teams except Dale Earnhardt Jr, who at one point drove his bright orange car to over a 10 second lead. Earnhardt led 88 of 103 laps and won.

20 years ago - The Winn-Dixie 250: New tires compounds made handling more difficult for all Busch Series teams except Dale Earnhardt Jr, who at one point drove his bright orange car to over a 10 second lead. Earnhardt led 88 of 103 laps and won.

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"Had to do the Rowdy Busch razzle dazzle on the outside." Paul Menard wins the Trans-Am race at Lime Rock

"Had to do the Rowdy Busch razzle dazzle on the outside." Paul Menard wins the Trans-Am race at Lime Rock

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Before NASCAR teams had their pit signs mounted on poles, crew members would run onto pit road holding the signs, creating quite a crowd

Before NASCAR teams had their pit signs mounted on poles, crew members would run onto pit road holding the signs, creating quite a crowd

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October 5, 1986: Dale Earnhardt and Tim Richmond raced side-by-side for 30 laps at Charlotte. They traded the lead, bumping at times, waving to each other, before Earnhardt brushed the wall in turn 2 and Tim got away Earnhardt: "I was having so much fun, I just got caught up in the competition and the fun we were having and forgot we still had a lot of racing to do" Earnhardt won the race, Richmond blew an engine

October 5, 1986: Dale Earnhardt and Tim Richmond raced side-by-side for 30 laps at Charlotte. They traded the lead, bumping at times, waving to each other, before Earnhardt brushed the wall in turn 2 and Tim got away Earnhardt: "I was having so much fun, I just got caught up in the competition and the fun we were having and forgot we still had a lot of racing to do" Earnhardt won the race, Richmond blew an engine

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Me and the ladies rolling up to the FedEx Freight Truck Series race and seeing Kasey Kahne

Me and the ladies rolling up to the FedEx Freight Truck Series race and seeing Kasey Kahne

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"Where you at, Dale?" "Going to victory lane here" Video from the stands of the finish of the 1999 Night Race at Bristol, with audio from Dale Earnhardt's scanner

"Where you at, Dale?" "Going to victory lane here" Video from the stands of the finish of the 1999 Night Race at Bristol, with audio from Dale Earnhardt's scanner

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March 11, 2012: Dodge unveiled the 2013 Charger for NASCAR Cup competition Dodge withdrew from NASCAR before the car could be raced

March 11, 2012: Dodge unveiled the 2013 Charger for NASCAR Cup competition Dodge withdrew from NASCAR before the car could be raced

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"I'm going to a race, but when it's over, it may seem like a funeral." Comments from drivers and media before North Wilkesboro's last race 30 years ago:

"I'm going to a race, but when it's over, it may seem like a funeral." Comments from drivers and media before North Wilkesboro's last race 30 years ago:

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May 15, 2005: Danica Patrick was the favorite to win the Indy 500 pole as a rookie. But on lap 1 of her qualifying run, a big wiggle and save slowed her average speed and placed her 4th.

May 15, 2005: Danica Patrick was the favorite to win the Indy 500 pole as a rookie. But on lap 1 of her qualifying run, a big wiggle and save slowed her average speed and placed her 4th.

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