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'It Was God Sent': Darrell Waltrip Reflects on Legendary NASCAR Broadcasting Career After Retiring From the Driver’s Seat

In 2019, Darrell Waltrip brought the curtain down on his broadcasting career, signing off at Sonoma Raceway. The 78-year-old had been a fixture in the FOX Sports booth since 2001, when the network became an official NASCAR broadcast partner.

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / July 17

What are the five best nicknames in NASCAR history?

Over its nearly eight decades of history, NASCAR has seen its share of legendary drivers — many of whom carried with them incredible nicknames. These are the five greatest nicknames in NASCAR history, in no particular order.

Report: NASCAR will race in this major West Coast city in 2026

Chances of NASCAR returning to Chicagoland Speedway in 2026 'increasing'

The 'Drivers in the NASCAR Hall of Fame' quiz

NASCAR News / The SportsRush / June 26

NASCAR Scandal: Back When Michael Waltrip Racing Got Busted for Using Illegal Jet Fuel Additives

There’s cheating and then there’s outright stupidity. Such was the case with Michael Waltrip Racing, when Waltrip’s No. 55, in his and his team’s very first race driving for Toyota, the 2007 Daytona 500, was caught with an illegal additive — often described as jet fuel — in its intake system.

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The 'NASCAR Cup Series winners' quiz

Can you name every driver to be the NASCAR Cup Series champion since 1984?

The 'Drivers in the NASCAR Hall of Fame' quiz

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

The 'NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 winners since 2000' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / January 29

1979 Busch Clash laid the groundwork for NASCAR's modern exhibition races

Before specialty exhibition races became a constant on the NASCAR calendar, the original Busch Clash at Daytona laid the foundation.

NASCAR to consider playoff format changes for 2026

NASCAR's return to 'The Madhouse' will test temperament, resolve of sport's best

One of NASCAR's most popular drivers to make return at historic track

Vroom service: The 20 best films about racing

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz

NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 1, 2024

10 most harrowing wrecks that NASCAR drivers survived

10 most harrowing wrecks that NASCAR drivers miraculously survived

It can't be denied that a major part of auto racing's appeal is the danger and violence that often plagues the action on the track. NASCAR has seen its fair share of vicious accidents over the course of its 75-year history, and while some have resulted in tragedy, others have gone down as inspirational stories of grit and perseverance.

The five greatest finishes in NASCAR history

Racing legend could make NASCAR Cup Series return in 2024

Five best superspeedway racers in NASCAR history

Vroom service: The 20 best films about racing

The 'Daytona 500 winners' quiz