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Tag Archives: NASCAR
Video: When the Compacts Raced at Daytona
Strange but true: There was a NASCAR series for the Detroit compacts and it raced at Daytona in 1960 and 1961. Here’s some rare footage of the ’61 event. Continue reading
Junior Johnson’s Infamous ’66 Galaxie, the Yellow Banana
Here’s one of the stranger-looking cars in early NASCAR history: Junior Johnson’s notorious ’66 Ford Galaxie, which quickly earned the name Yellow Banana. Continue reading
Video: Building a Chevy R07 NASCAR V8 For The Street — 955 HP!
Here’s a rare look inside the Chevrolet NASCAR V8—in this case, one modified to make 955 hp in a street car. Continue reading
Video: Curtis Turner Introduces the 1964 Fords
Meet NASCAR legend Curtis Turner as he introduces the Total Performance 1964 Ford lineup in this original factory sales film. Continue reading
Video: NASCAR’s Aero Warriors Battle at Charlotte, 1970
See the Grand National aero warriors go to war in this recap of the 1970 NASCAR National 500 at Charlotte. Continue reading
NASCAR Goes High-Tech: Deep Inside the Next-Gen 2022 Race Cars
NASCAR’s Next-Gen race cars for 2022 are sporting a fresh new look, but the most interesting changes are under the skin. Let’s dive in for a closer look. Continue reading