American-made passenger cars have been the foundation and trademark of NASCAR racing dating back to when the Strictly Stock division was formed in 1949.
On occasion during NASCAR’s 72-year history, drivers have come to the rescue of their fellow competitors and wheeled a car to victory in relief of the driver who started the race.
Drivers and teams in NASCAR’s three national touring series have found themselves running the most rugged and demanding schedules of their careers thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic.
During the 1973 season, NASCAR’s best drivers faced a relentless storm in the form of a maroon-and-white Mercury Cyclone fielded by Wood Brothers Racing with three-time Cup Series champion David Pearson at the wheel.
Throughout NASCAR’s storied 72-year history, many icons of stock car racing have been known for their hard work, tireless dedication and tremendous talent as drivers, mechanics and team owners.
