ARTICLES
Adams, John. “Smith fighting for his life after hitting wall,” The Knoxville News-Sentinel, July 26, 1993.
Black, P.M., “Gibbs takes it all at Speedway,” Huntsville News, July 15, 1985.
Bolton, Mike and Rick Lowry. “Quick thinking in pits may have been life-saver,” The Birmingham News, July 30, 1990.
Branham, H.A. “Bickle wins Gulfcoast Classic 125,” The Tampa Tribune, November 12, 1989.
Brockman, Jim. “David Green grabs Goody’s 125 in dramatic duel to the finish line,” The Bradenton Herald, July 6, 1987.
Coble, Don. “Driver’s recovery from crash called miraculous,” Pensacola News Journal, September 15, 1993.
Coble, Don. “Smith: I was twisted one way, then twisted another,” Pensacola News Journal, September 15, 1993.
Coble, Don. “Driver’s recovery from crash called miraculous,” Pensacola News Journal, September 15, 1993.
Connuck, Shane. “How Hendrick Motorsports is still following and exceeding, owners vision, 40 years later,” The Herald, October 13, 2024.
Estes, Cary. “Talladega dreams come true,” Birmingham Post-Herald, May 2, 1990.
Estes, Cary. “Not so fast, Stanley Smith,” Birmingham Post-Herald, May 4, 1990.
Hall, Jamie. “Drivers back new tire-inspection rule,” Pensacola News Journal, December 5, 1997.
Harris, Mike. “Stanley Smith critical after crash at DieHard 500,” The Herald, July 26, 1993.
Hebert, H. Josef. “Redskins coach announces formation of NASCAR racing team,” Courier-Post, August 14, 1991.
Higgins, Tom. “Burton makes history, captures pole in new race,” The Charlotte Observer, May 24, 1989.
Higgins, Tom. “4 hurt in pit road accident,” The Charlotte Observer, July 30, 1990.
Johnson, Mark. “Big-time racing makes debut at Myrtle Beach’s remodeled track,” The Sun News, April 29, 1988.
Laye, Leonard. “Bender really is a winner,” The Charlotte Observer, October 5, 1989.
Long, Dustin. “Knaus claims he’s changed since his suspension,” The Roanoke Times, March 26, 2006.
Lumpkin, Bill. “The Gang from Alabama,” Birmingham Post-Herald, February 3, 1992.
Lumpkin, Bill. “Crash another blow to Smith’s dreams,” Birmingham Post-Herald, July 27, 1993.
McCarter, Mark. “It’s true! Earnhardt wins pole,” The Anniston Star, July 27, 1990.
McCarter, Mark. “Smith is everyman,” The Anniston Star, July 29, 1990.
McCarter, Mark. “Quiet Martin starting 28th,” The Anniston Star, May 4, 1991.
McCarter, Mark, Philip Tutor and Michelle Garland, “Miskotten better, Gehrke still critical,” The Anniston Star, May 7, 1991.
McCarter, Mark. “Honest mishap robs Smith,” The Anniston Star, May 2, 1992.
Nance, David. “A Fan’s Memories of Stanley Smith,” PureThunderRacing.com, December 16, 2022: https://www.purethunderracing.com/2022/12/a-fans-memories-of-stanley-smith.html
Newberry, Paul. “Racing takes terrible toll on ‘Alabama Gang,’” The Daily News Leader, May 1, 1994.
Patterson, Ken and Phillip Tutor, “Buicks hopes spoiled,” The Anniston Star, July 29, 1990.
Paulus, Gordon. “Pensacolian wins pole for Sunday’s race,” Pensacola News Journal, December 2, 1989.
Sims, Neal. “Chelsea’s Smith runs with big boys,” July 27, 1990.
Sims, Neal. “Racing mourns Neil Bonnett after tragic Daytona accident,” The Birmingham News, February 13, 1994.
Sorensen, Tom. “New racing division lacks frills,” The Charlotte Observer, May 24, 1989.
Stinson, Tom. “Smith critically injured in crash,” Winston Cup Scene, July 29, 1993.
Sturbin, John. “Gibbs’ racing associates are related to football in name only,” Fort Worth Star-Telegram, September 9, 1991.
Twist, Mike. “The Recovery,” Stock Car Racing Magazine, November 1994.
Vied, Steve. “With 4 races to go, David Green aims for points win,” Messenger-Inquirer, August 31, 1989.
White, Ronnie. “After wreck Neal happy to be alive,” The Huntsville Times, July 6, 1974.
Williams, Deb. “Special Christmas in Chelsea,” Winston Cup Scene, December 16, 1993.
Woody, Larry. “Purvis in high gear for ARCA race today,” The Tennessean, May 5, 1990.
Zeller, Bob. “Bringing triumph out of tragedy,” Roanoke Times & World News, December 4, 1993.
Zenor, John. “Former Winston Cup driver returns to racing,” Florence Morning News, June 10, 2001.
UNCREDITED ARTICLES
Advertisement. “WESC 150,” The Asheville Times, August 10, 1990.
Advertisement. “Interstate Batteries 150,” Tri-City Herald, September 1, 1990.
Advertisement. White’s Auto Supply, Olathe News, March 27, 1991.
Associated Press. “Mark Martin rebounds for 2nd day at Winston,” The Times and Democrat, May 4, 1991.
Associated Press. “Smith rolls to ARCA win,” Public Opinion, August 19, 1991.
Associated Press. “Smith condition remains critical,” The Huntsville Times, July 27, 1993.
Associated Press. “Smith’s daughter races to pageant,” Hickory Daily Record, July 29, 1993.
Associated Press. “Veteran driver back behind the wheel,” The Sentinel, June 10, 2001.
Uncredited. “Bobby Gill wins All Pro opener at Five Flags,” The Prattville Progress, March 16, 1989.
Uncredited. “Love continues charge on late model title,” The Times, September 4, 1989.
Uncredited. “DieHard 500 Lineup,” The Huntsville Times, July 29, 1990.
Uncredited. “NASCAR veteran to challenge Tri-City racers,” Tri-City Herald, August 31, 1990.
Uncredited. “Elliott leads Banquet 300K 2nd-dayq qualifying,” The Times and Democrat, June 9, 1991.
Uncredited. “New Role,” Danville Register and Bee, June 27, 1991.
Uncredited. “Briefly,” The Times, August 18, 1991.
Uncredited. “Alabama Gang,” The Anniston Star, May 4, 1992.
Uncredited. “Shelton ‘Runt’ Pittman,” Kingsport Times-News, July 5, 1992.
Uncredited, “Daytona 500 notebook,” The Birmingham News, February 11, 1993.
Uncredited. “Drivers, owners want changes at Talladega Superspeedway,” York Daily Record, July 29, 1993.
Uncredited. “Record purse at Fairgrounds,” Birmingham Post-Herald, June 22, 1996.
Uncredited. “Snowball Derby Starting Lineup,” Pensacola News Journal, December 8, 1996.
Uncredited. “Snowball Derby and Snowflake 100 Entries,” Pensacola News Journal, December 1, 2004.
Various. “Pit Passes,” Winston Cup Scene, December 16, 1993.
OTHER MATERIAL
1991 Interstate Batteries Racing Press Kit
1992 Ameritron Batteries Racing Press Kit
History of Stockhausen GmbH: https://history.evonik.com/en/predecessor-companies/stockhausen
Interstate Batteries: Our History: https://www.interstatebatteries.com/about/our-history
Stanley Smith’s Obituary (1949-2020), https://obits.al.com/us/obituaries/birmingham/name/stanley-smith-obituary?id=7253748 also at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/pelham-al/stanley-smith-9940034
