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Birth of Nascar
Bill France Sr, organized a meeting in the Streamline hotel which would ultimately lead to the creation of Nascar. -
First race
Nascar held their first official strict stock race on this day at the Charlotte speedway in North Carolina. Jim Roper won a $2000 cash prize since Dunnaway was disqualified for illegal rear springs. -
"The lady in black"
Darlington International Speedway, nicknamed the lady in black became Nascar's first asphalt super speedway host. -
First Daytona 500
Lee petty defeats Johnny Beauchamp in a photo finish. He won the first ever Daytona 500. [https://youtu.be/c_bPa5nNDaE] -
First African American to win a major Nascar event
Wendell Scott took the checkered flag in the speedway park in Jacksonville, Florida. -
Richard Petty " The king "
Richard Petty won his seventh championship in 1979. He set an outstanding record for himself throughout NASCAR history. [https://www.facebook.com/NASCARonNBC/videos/463098811169833/] -
Winston cup series
NASCAR decides to rename their premiere series to Winston Cup Series. -
Nascar is televised !
All NASCAR races within the cup series are televised. -
50th anniversary
NASCAR celebrates their 50th anniversary on this day. -
Partners
NASCAR signs partnerships with the following:
- Fox
- NBC
- Turner sports -
Dale Earnhardt Sr 1951-2001
There was a fatal car crash at the Daytona 500 where Dale Earnhardt Sr fatally rashes during the final leap. -
Nascar Expansion
NASCAR decides to expand towards Mexico City which allowed for a new Busch Series event for 2005. -
Female Success
Jennifer Cobb was the first female who completed a race in the top 5. Successfully completed the NASCAR national series. -
Nationwide Resign
Nationwide insurance announced their decision to drop their name as title sponsors for the series. Ultimately, they remained as the main insurance provider for NASCAR.
