Even as NASCAR prepares to announce details about a major change in the way it decides its Cup Series champion, it’s worth noting that the system has undergone numerous changes over the years. One of ...

Richard Petty won his first Firecracker 400 in 1975, his 172nd career victory. Richard Petty had won everything at Daytona in February, but not in the summer. His long-awaited Firecracker 400 win came ...