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![Though it occurred over two decades ago, I can still remember how it all unfolded like it was yesterday. It was February 14, 1988. My family and I had gathered […]](https://www.raceweekillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Petty-Crash-1988-feature-2-17-115x115.jpg "Petty’s 1988 Crash Marked Memorable Daytona 500")
Petty’s 1988 Crash Marked Memorable Daytona 500
Posted on February 17, 2012 | No CommentsThough it occurred over two decades ago, I can still remember how it all unfolded like it was yesterday. It was February 14, 1988. My family and I had gathered […] -
![You could call Daytona’s Beach & Road Course one of America’s first off-road competitions. At least part of it. More than half of the temporary track was sand, a pair […]](https://www.raceweekillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Daytona-Beach-Course-feature-115x115.jpg "Before The Speedway, NASCAR Raced On Daytona’s Beach")
Before The Speedway, NASCAR Raced On Daytona’s Beach
Posted on February 16, 2012 | No CommentsYou could call Daytona’s Beach & Road Course one of America’s first off-road competitions. At least part of it. More than half of the temporary track was sand, a pair […] -
![Just over two years ago, we posted a story at Georgia Racing History.com about various interesting and odd cars that have competed in NASCAR over the years. Far and away […]](https://www.raceweekillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/NASCAR-Tucker-feature-2-10-115x115.jpg "Long Lost NASCAR Tucker Lost No Longer")
Long Lost NASCAR Tucker Lost No Longer
Posted on February 10, 2012 | No CommentsJust over two years ago, we posted a story at Georgia Racing History.com about various interesting and odd cars that have competed in NASCAR over the years. Far and away […] -
![For the 23rd straight year, former drivers, officials, fans and racing aficionados gathered together to remember and reminisce about one of the most important and historic tracks in Georgia racing […]](https://www.raceweekillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/Peach-Bowl-feature-2-3-115x115.jpg "Racers, Friends Gather To Remember The Peach Bowl")
Racers, Friends Gather To Remember The Peach Bowl
Posted on February 3, 2012 | No CommentsFor the 23rd straight year, former drivers, officials, fans and racing aficionados gathered together to remember and reminisce about one of the most important and historic tracks in Georgia racing […] -
![One of the victims of the New South and the ever-expanding boundaries of the New South “Capital” was the Peach Bowl Speedway on Brady Avenue in Northwest Atlanta, Georgia. It […]](https://www.raceweekillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Peach-Bowl-feature-1-29-115x115.jpg "The Legend Of The Peach Bowl")
The Legend Of The Peach Bowl
Posted on January 29, 2012 | No CommentsOne of the victims of the New South and the ever-expanding boundaries of the New South “Capital” was the Peach Bowl Speedway on Brady Avenue in Northwest Atlanta, Georgia. It […] -
![The Georgia Racing Hall of Fame in Dawsonville, Georgia has seen its share of “hero” cars. And the newest addition to the list is currently on exhibit at the GRHOF. […]](https://www.raceweekillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Dixie-Twister-feature-1-27-115x115.jpg "Platt, Dixie Twister Receive Hero Recognition At GRHOF")
Platt, Dixie Twister Receive Hero Recognition At GRHOF
Posted on January 27, 2012 | No CommentsThe Georgia Racing Hall of Fame in Dawsonville, Georgia has seen its share of “hero” cars. And the newest addition to the list is currently on exhibit at the GRHOF. […] -
![“A legend for everyone” describes the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s third class of inductees enshrined Friday night, Jan. 20. Here’s the versatile list. Dale Inman – an eight-time champion, he’s […]](https://www.raceweekillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/NASCAR-Hall-of-Fame-2012-feature-1-22-115x115.jpg "Variety Spices NASCAR Hall of Fame’s Third Class")
Variety Spices NASCAR Hall of Fame’s Third Class
Posted on January 22, 2012 | No Comments“A legend for everyone” describes the NASCAR Hall of Fame’s third class of inductees enshrined Friday night, Jan. 20. Here’s the versatile list. Dale Inman – an eight-time champion, he’s […] -
![As we close in on the annual running of the Daytona 500, thoughts go back to at time prior to the building of the great speedway, when drivers did battle […]](https://www.raceweekillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Flock-Brothers-feature-1-20-115x115.jpg "Georgia’s Flock Brothers Made Their Mark On Daytona")
Georgia’s Flock Brothers Made Their Mark On Daytona
Posted on January 20, 2012 | No CommentsAs we close in on the annual running of the Daytona 500, thoughts go back to at time prior to the building of the great speedway, when drivers did battle […] -
![Glen Wood began his working life hauling timber to Virginia’s sawmills before deciding that racing cars offered a more exciting – and ultimately profitable – way of life. It turned […]](https://www.raceweekillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Glen-Wood-Leonard-Wood-feature-b-1-161-115x115.jpg "Glen Wood Never Set Out To Create A NASCAR Dynasty")
Glen Wood Never Set Out To Create A NASCAR Dynasty
Posted on January 16, 2012 | No CommentsGlen Wood began his working life hauling timber to Virginia’s sawmills before deciding that racing cars offered a more exciting – and ultimately profitable – way of life. It turned […] -
![Within the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series garage, among crew chiefs and mechanics, the most popular addition to the NASCAR Hall of Fame is one of their own – Dale Inman. […]](https://www.raceweekillustrated.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Richard-Petty-Dale-Inman-feature-1-13-115x115.jpg "Dale Inman Was A Pioneer NASCAR Crew Chief")
Dale Inman Was A Pioneer NASCAR Crew Chief
Posted on January 14, 2012 | No CommentsWithin the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series garage, among crew chiefs and mechanics, the most popular addition to the NASCAR Hall of Fame is one of their own – Dale Inman. […]
