The car to beat until the low-slung Hudson Hornet debuted in the early 1950s, the 88 helped shape Oldsmobile's image into a performance-oriented division. The 88 remained on NASCAR ovals through ...

Martin Truex Sr., former NASCAR Chevy driver and father of racer Ryan Truex and Cup Series champion Martin Truex Jr., died ...

Also like drag racing, the Oldsmobile Rocket 88 would help stock car racing transition from a legally questionable sideshow to a major American sport. While victory in the very first NASCAR ...

The engine was discontinued in 1958 due to NASCAR's ban on enhanced induction engines, making it a rare and valuable piece of Oldsmobile history. Gearheads with fairly deep pockets had a mouth ...

Meet the First-Ever NASCAR Rookie of the Year, Blackie Pitt, and explore his legacy in shaping the sport’s future.