Construction crews are changing the configuration of Smoky Mountain Speedway in Maryville, Tennessee. They’re transforming the 4/10-mile track into a wider, yet shorter 3/8-mile oval
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Remembering John Soares
The death of former California track promoter and racer John Soares attracted little attention. Many racers hated him. Those who got to know Soares, though,
Johnny Vassh: The 1968 Dodge Super Bee
The 22-year-old Johnny Vassh races a car that’s more than twice his age. He campaigns a 1968 Dodge Super Bee in vintage and hobby stock
Garrett Loyd: A NASCAR Fan Racing Dirt
Garrett Loyd had never seen Richard Petty race during his lifetime. He missed that opportunity by nearly five years after Petty’s final NASCAR Cup Series
Bob Welborn: King of the Convertibles
The short-lived NASCAR Convertible Series left a mark on the sport, with its effects felt many years after. The origins of the dual qualifying races