Iconic NASCAR Victory Kisses
FS1 and NASCAR Productions have teamed up to deliver Beyond the Wheel, a short documentary film series offering an inside look at the sport’s most interesting stories and traditions. The second film in the series, entitled The Kiss, will detail the once legendary NASCAR trophy girls and iconic Victory Lane kiss, and how the tradition has evolved through the decades in response to America’s changing values. Tune-in Wednesday, Sept. 30 at 6:00 p.m. ET to watch The Kiss during NASCAR Race Hub.
Fireball Roberts wins the 1958 Raleigh 250
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NASCAR legend and pioneer Fireball Roberts won the last NASCAR-sanctioned event to take place at Raleigh Speedway. He achieved 33 wins in a career that spanned 15 seasons.
Fireball Roberts wins the 1958 Raleigh 250
NASCAR legend and pioneer Fireball Roberts won the last NASCAR-sanctioned event to take place at Raleigh Speedway. He achieved 33 wins in a career that spanned 15 seasons.
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Benny Parsons wins the 1975 Daytona 500
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Benny Parsons comes from a starting position of 32nd, leading for a total of only four laps to win the “Great American Race” in 1975.
Benny Parsons wins the 1975 Daytona 500
Benny Parsons comes from a starting position of 32nd, leading for a total of only four laps to win the “Great American Race” in 1975.
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Cale Yarborough wins the 1983 Daytona 500
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Cale Yarborough goes on to take the trophy despite crashing his car during qualifying and having to utilize a back-up car in the race itself. Yarborough is one of only two drivers in NASCAR history to win three consecutive championships.
Cale Yarborough wins the 1983 Daytona 500
Cale Yarborough goes on to take the trophy despite crashing his car during qualifying and having to utilize a back-up car in the race itself. Yarborough is one of only two drivers in NASCAR history to win three consecutive championships.
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Ricky Rudd wins the 1989 Banquet Frozen Foods 300 in Sonoma
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This race marked the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series’ first ever visit to what is now Sonoma Raceway, then known as Sears Point Raceway. Rudd edged out fellow competitors Rusty Wallace, Bill Elliott and Dale Earnhardt – all now members of the NASCAR Hall of Fame – to take home the trophy.
Ricky Rudd wins the 1989 Banquet Frozen Foods 300 in Sonoma
This race marked the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series’ first ever visit to what is now Sonoma Raceway, then known as Sears Point Raceway. Rudd edged out fellow competitors Rusty Wallace, Bill Elliott and Dale Earnhardt – all now members of the NASCAR Hall of Fame – to take home the trophy.
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Tony Stewart wins the 2007 Brickyard 400 in Indianapolis
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Tony Stewart, who this week announced plans to retire after the 2016 season, is pictured kissing Miss Sprint Cup after his second race win at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Columbus, Ind., native also kissed the bricks in 2005.
Tony Stewart wins the 2007 Brickyard 400 in Indianapolis
Tony Stewart, who this week announced plans to retire after the 2016 season, is pictured kissing Miss Sprint Cup after his second race win at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The Columbus, Ind., native also kissed the bricks in 2005.
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Bobby Allison wins the 1982 Firecracker 400 in Daytona
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NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Bobby Allison brought home his fourth win of the season at Daytona International Speedway. He also won the Daytona 500 earlier that same year.
Bobby Allison wins the 1982 Firecracker 400 in Daytona
NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Bobby Allison brought home his fourth win of the season at Daytona International Speedway. He also won the Daytona 500 earlier that same year.
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Dale Earnhardt wins the 1982 Goody’s 300 in Daytona
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This race marked the first NASCAR event run under the new Busch Series title sponsorship for what was previously known as Late Model Sportsman cars.
Dale Earnhardt wins the 1982 Goody’s 300 in Daytona
This race marked the first NASCAR event run under the new Busch Series title sponsorship for what was previously known as Late Model Sportsman cars.
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Neil Bonnett wins the 1983 Coca Cola World 600 in Charlotte
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Neil Bonnett won back-to-back years in Charlotte, having also captured the title in 1982.
Neil Bonnett wins the 1983 Coca Cola World 600 in Charlotte
Neil Bonnett won back-to-back years in Charlotte, having also captured the title in 1982.
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Benny Parsons wins the 1984 Coca Cola 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway
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This was Benny’s 21st and final career win.
Benny Parsons wins the 1984 Coca Cola 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway
This was Benny’s 21st and final career win.
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Bobby Allison wins the 1987 Pepsi Firecracker 400 in Daytona
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Bobby Allison came from a lap down, passing 11 cars in the final four laps of the race to make one to the most amazing comebacks in NASCAR history.
Bobby Allison wins the 1987 Pepsi Firecracker 400 in Daytona
Bobby Allison came from a lap down, passing 11 cars in the final four laps of the race to make one to the most amazing comebacks in NASCAR history.
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Dale Jarrett wins the 1993 Daytona 500
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It was Dale versus Dale at Daytona International Speedway, with Dale Jarrett edging out Dale Earnhardt for the win in the final lap.
Dale Jarrett wins the 1993 Daytona 500
It was Dale versus Dale at Daytona International Speedway, with Dale Jarrett edging out Dale Earnhardt for the win in the final lap.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. wins the 2006 Crown Royal 400 at Richmond International Speedway
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Dale Jr. broke a 46-race winless streak in the tenth race of the season, securing his last ever win in the No. 8 Budweiser car.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. wins the 2006 Crown Royal 400 at Richmond International Speedway
Dale Jr. broke a 46-race winless streak in the tenth race of the season, securing his last ever win in the No. 8 Budweiser car.
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