Vintage
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The Rise and Fall of Bahari Racing: The One-Car Bet
A leopard logo and a shiny, yellow paint scheme. The first Pennzoil sponsored team and the rise of Michael Waltrip. The 90s NASCAR surge fueled come-up stories, but it wouldn’t be the same without Dick Bahre and Bahari Racing. Bahari’s Beginning Before “Bahari Racing” Richard “Dick” Bahre used his racing expertise to start a team…
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The Story Behind Geoff Bodine’s Exide Ford Thunderbird
The tragic death of the 1992 Winston Cup champion, Alan Kulwicki, will never be forgotten. His racing legacy is recognized by the iconic Hooters 500 and today’s development driver program. However, the #7 Thunderbird lived on in an unlikely way. After Kulwicki died in 1993, his racing equipment went up for auction. Many notable drivers…
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Rare Photos From the 1990 NASCAR vs. NHRA Softball Game
Driver appearances aren’t like they used to be. In 1990, seeing a driver in person was almost like seeing the pope. It was a glimpse at a side you didn’t get to see—like a teacher having an “outside” life. Now, It’s so easy for social media admins to snag an interview and instantly blast it…
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Peak NASCAR Nostalgia: The 1992 Hooters 500
It’s been over 30 years since The King ran his last race. 10 years have passed since Jeff Gordon retired. Father time always wins, but there are moments that feel like time takes a pit stop. One of those moments lasted 3 hours, 44 minutes, and 20 seconds with 500 miles of full throttle energy.…