Only figured, I thought.” Richard Petty, the longtime renowned King of NASCAR, said Turner was definitely one of a kind. “Curtis was really from the old school. Curtis was just flamboyant ...

Biographies of Turner have included “Curtis Turner: NASCAR’s First Bad Boy;” and, “Full Throttle: The Life and Fast Times of Curtis Turner.” Peter Harholdt lives now in Florida but grew ...

Richard Petty didn’t defend his 1964 title, and fan favorite Curtis Turner was still banned from NASCAR for attempting to unionize the drivers in 1961. Petty finally returned in July for the ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Called by some the “Babe Ruth of stock car racing,” Curtis Turner was among the fastest and most colorful competitors in the early years of NASCAR premier series racing.

NASCAR has housed a host of gifted drivers within its banner. From Red Byron and Curtis Turner to Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt Sr., there exists a clear through line by which stock car greats ...

NASCAR founder Bill France Sr. and Curtis Turner participated in La Carrera Panamericana road race across Mexico in 1950. NASCAR has not held an international Cup Series race since July 18 ...

Explore Charlotte Motor Speedway’s rich history, iconic races, and unique challenges on its high-speed oval and innovative ROVAL road course in the heart of NASCAR.

On Saturday, the community came together to celebrate both with a special event honoring NASCAR icon Curtis Turner and the launch of a new historic trail. Hundreds gathered to celebrate what would ...

Robert Edelstein is an author whose books include “Full Throttle: The Life and Fast Times of NASCAR Legend Curtis Turner.” Fun fact about NASCAR, which has controlled the multibillion-dollar ...