Author: Ben White

Ben White

Starting with local newspapers and including a lengthy stint with NASCAR Scene, Ben White has covered stock car racing for nearly 50 years.

Many Top Drivers Played Second Fiddle

Dale Earnhardt (3) and Mike Skinner lead the field at Talladega Superspeedway. (NASCAR photo)... Read more.

October 30, 2024

From Strictly Stock To Next Gen

Ned Jarrett (11) leads Buck Baker at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway in 1965. (NASCAR photo)... Read more.

September 25, 2024

Is Darlington The Toughest Track?

Action during the 1970 Southern 500 at Darlington (S.C.) Raceway. (SPEED SPORT Archives photo)... Read more.

September 4, 2024

NASCAR Through The Decades — Final Installment

Tony Stewart celebrates winning the 2011 NASCAR Cup Series championship. (NASCAR photo)... Read more.

July 31, 2024

NASCAR Through The Decades — 2000s

Bobby Labonte, the 2000 NASCAR Cup Series champion, and 2003 title winner Matt Kenseth (17) battle in 2004. (SPEED SPORT Archives photo)... Read more.

June 26, 2024

NASCAR Through The Decades — The 1990s

Jeff Gordon (24) leads Dale Earnhardt at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1998. (SPEED SPORT Archives photo)... Read more.

May 29, 2024

NASCAR Through The Decades — The ’80s

Darrell Waltrip and Junior Johnson combined to win three NASCAR Cup Series titles during the 1980s. (NASCAR photo)... Read more.

April 10, 2024

NASCAR Through the Decades — The ’70s

To many longtime race fans, the NASCAR drivers who made headlines during the 1970s were part of the sport’s Greatest Generation as their talent and popularity... Read more.

March 27, 2024

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