Buy our Daytona 500 book 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 ...

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.

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 championship ...