Category: The Scene Vault

A powerful tribute to Joe Whitlock and one unforgettable column reminds everyone why his words still matter decades later. This piece looks back at “His

Winning the 2002 Coca-Cola 600 meant far more than just another trophy for Mark Martin. It snapped a long winless streak, paid out a massive

Matt Kenseth’s 2003 championship still sits at the center of one of NASCAR’s biggest debates. After winning more races than anyone in 2002 and finishing

What looked like a perfect NASCAR startup, a rising driver, massive funding, and veteran leadership, collapsed almost instantly. The Tabasco-backed Todd Bodine program promised the

When the biggest names in NASCAR history gather to dissect the sport’s latest leadership crisis, you know something seismic just happened. Rick Houston’s special Scene

Suitcase Jake Elder may have never stayed in one place for long, but his impact on NASCAR is undeniable. From the 1968 championship with David

Cale Yarborough had seen it all, from wild flips to championship glory, but nothing compared to what happened at Talladega in 1979. On just the

The story of David Pearson and the Wood Brothers is one of NASCAR’s great what-ifs. For much of the 1970s, their pairing looked unstoppable: a

Two rising stars, two famous last names, and one season that could have changed everything. In 1991, Kenny Wallace and Bobby Labonte weren’t just fighting

When an interviewee grins before the question lands, you know a good story is coming, Michael “Fatback” McSwain lights up as he retells the Richmond