Today’s driver and car: Alan Kulwicki, 1992 Cup Series champ, in the No. 7 Ford "Underbird." Kulwicki's Daytona 500 record included seven starts, with a best finish of fourth to begin his ...

In the 31-plus years since his tragic death, it’s become clear that the racing gods threw away the mold after Alan Kulwicki’s career ended. He was unique then, and in retrospect even more so.

The countdown enters the final week before the start of the 2025 NASCAR Cup season. With the 2025 Daytona 500 looming on Feb.