51 Years Ago
The Flock brothers, Fonty, Tim, and Bob, combine to win 16 of the 41 races on the NASCAR schedule for the 1951 season. Fonty's eight wins lead the series, Tim claims seven victories, and Bob, one.
32 Years Ago
Bobby Isaac, a native of Catawba County, North Carolina, wins 11 races and claims the 1970 NASCAR championship, becoming the second Catawba native to win the title. Ned Jarrett was champion in '61 and '65.
13 Years Ago
The 1989 season marks the first time in NASCAR history that every race is televised.