Former NASCAR VP discusses innovative tactic that aided Kyle Petty's victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 7:37 PM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
In a revelation, Robin Pemberton, former Vice President of NASCAR, detailed a clever strategy that helped Kyle Petty secure his only NASCAR Cup win at Watkins Glen in 1992. By manipulating the car’s front fascia using cardboard and tape, Pemberton exploited a loophole in the rules. Officials measured the car and found no violations, allowing Petty to lead until the race ended early due to rain. Pemberton's actions illustrate the lengths teams may go to gain competitive advantages, a theme prevalent throughout NASCAR's history.
- •Kyle Petty won at Watkins Glen in 1992 under controversial circumstances.
- •Robin Pemberton engineered a clever manipulation of the car's fascia.
- •The race concluded early due to rain, with Petty leading at that time.
- •Pemberton's tactic reflects NASCAR's history of teams bending the rules.
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"Engineers and crew chiefs are always on the lookout to gain an edge on the racetrack. And for them, the ultimate win is to bend the rules and get away with it.
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