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House of Roberts

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7. It's been NASCAR since 1948.

Reply to OldBaldy1701E (Reply #6)

Sat Feb 28, 2026, 10:48 AM

Feb 28

wiki - At the height of his IndyCar career, Andretti also made thirty appearances in top-level stock car racing from 1965 to 1969.

wiki - NASCAR was founded by William France, Sr. on February 21, 1948 with the help of several other drivers of the time. (as the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing)

NASCAR was clearly established by the 1960s. USAC also sanctioned races but was never a dominant player in stock cars. Anyway, the Daytona 500 has always been NASCAR's premier event, which was the achievement cited in the wiki entry.

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Born February 28, 1940 - Mario Andretti - American racing driver [View all] Number9Dream Feb 27 OP

The Naz Clouds Passing Feb 27 #1

From the Wikipedia page: House of Roberts Feb 27 #2

He has always been a driver I had great respect for. OldBaldy1701E Feb 27 #3

What was it called 'at the time'? House of Roberts Feb 27 #5

'Stock Car Racing'. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Feb 28 #6

It's been NASCAR since 1948. House of Roberts Feb 28 #7

NASCAR has existed since 1948. OldBaldy1701E Feb 28 #8

One of the greats. His grandson, not so much. ms liberty Feb 27 #4