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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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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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Thinking about this amazing camera shot from Pocono last year

Thinking about this amazing camera shot from Pocono last year

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This camera angle from Daytona in 1974 🔥

This camera angle from Daytona in 1974 🔥

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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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The Stenhouse - Hocevar discussion with background noise reduction

The Stenhouse - Hocevar discussion with background noise reduction

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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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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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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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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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"Every time we had a drought in Atlanta, we'd schedule an Atlanta 500, and sure enough, the drought would be broken." Throughout its history, Atlanta had a reputation for rain during races, as discussed in 1984

"Every time we had a drought in Atlanta, we'd schedule an Atlanta 500, and sure enough, the drought would be broken." Throughout its history, Atlanta had a reputation for rain during races, as discussed in 1984

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North Wilkesboro, September 1984. Dash Series In the last turn of the race, the leader's engine blew, sending the entire top-5 into the wall.

North Wilkesboro, September 1984. Dash Series In the last turn of the race, the leader's engine blew, sending the entire top-5 into the wall.

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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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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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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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This shot from the 1991 qualifying race looks like something from Days of Thunder. From Mark Martin's bumper as Joe Ruttman and Sterling Marlin lean on each other and drive into the sunset

This shot from the 1991 qualifying race looks like something from Days of Thunder. From Mark Martin's bumper as Joe Ruttman and Sterling Marlin lean on each other and drive into the sunset

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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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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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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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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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August 31, 2004: NASCAR 2005-Chase for the Cup was released

August 31, 2004: NASCAR 2005-Chase for the Cup was released

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August 1, 2004: In Pocono victory lane, Jimmie Johnson (a Gatorade athlete) blocked a bottle of Powerade on the roof of his car and was fined $10,000 It was part of a trend in '04 where drivers had to casually remove the Powerade placement when it conflicted with their sponsors:

August 1, 2004: In Pocono victory lane, Jimmie Johnson (a Gatorade athlete) blocked a bottle of Powerade on the roof of his car and was fined $10,000 It was part of a trend in '04 where drivers had to casually remove the Powerade placement when it conflicted with their sponsors:

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Jeff Gordon won the 2004 Pepsi 400, and Pepsi was ready with a special commercial before he even got to victory lane, giving away free Pepsi Edge in celebration

Jeff Gordon won the 2004 Pepsi 400, and Pepsi was ready with a special commercial before he even got to victory lane, giving away free Pepsi Edge in celebration

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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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People dont even realize how close cars can run together with 0 pounds of downforce. No dirty air is what made stock car racing America's #1 form of racing in the 1980s

People dont even realize how close cars can run together with 0 pounds of downforce. No dirty air is what made stock car racing America's #1 form of racing in the 1980s

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August 21, 2010: Bristol erupted during driver intros "Kyle Busch is an ass" Later that night, Busch became the first driver to sweep all three races in the same weekend

August 21, 2010: Bristol erupted during driver intros "Kyle Busch is an ass" Later that night, Busch became the first driver to sweep all three races in the same weekend

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"It's time to switch off the ignition and turn in the keys. This is the end of SPEED in America" On this date in 2013, SPEED Channel was taken off the air, replaced by FS1

"It's time to switch off the ignition and turn in the keys. This is the end of SPEED in America" On this date in 2013, SPEED Channel was taken off the air, replaced by FS1

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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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August 14, 2011: Tony Kanaan wipes out a porta-potty at New Hampshire

August 14, 2011: Tony Kanaan wipes out a porta-potty at New Hampshire

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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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This reminded me of that Armor All web series around 2010 when Theo Von was a new employee for Stewart-Haas Racing

This reminded me of that Armor All web series around 2010 when Theo Von was a new employee for Stewart-Haas Racing

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On this date in 2015, Takuma Sato saw cars going six-wide in front of him and decided to go seven-wide and pass all of them. 12th to 4th in five seconds

On this date in 2015, Takuma Sato saw cars going six-wide in front of him and decided to go seven-wide and pass all of them. 12th to 4th in five seconds

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August 26, 1988: Rusty Wallace crashed and flipped at Bristol. Dr. Jerry Punch ran to the car and found Rusty not breathing, but soon revived him The next night, Rusty started the race, and with relief help from Larry Pearson, finished 9th

August 26, 1988: Rusty Wallace crashed and flipped at Bristol. Dr. Jerry Punch ran to the car and found Rusty not breathing, but soon revived him The next night, Rusty started the race, and with relief help from Larry Pearson, finished 9th

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August 18, 2012: The last NASCAR race at Montreal ends with heartbreak for the Canadian fans as Jacques Villeneuve, at the track named for his father, is bumped out of the way by Justin Allgaier on the last lap Should NASCAR return to Montreal?

August 18, 2012: The last NASCAR race at Montreal ends with heartbreak for the Canadian fans as Jacques Villeneuve, at the track named for his father, is bumped out of the way by Justin Allgaier on the last lap Should NASCAR return to Montreal?

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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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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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