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NASCAR Legend Bobby Allison at Elmhurst Historical Museum on April 4

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Bobby Allison Photo - BobbyAllison.com

Bobby Allison
Photo – BobbyAllison.com

It’s not every day that racing fans have a chance to encounter a NASCAR Hall of Fame driver of Bobby Allison’s caliber. Named one of the 50 Greatest Drivers of All Time, Allison has many accolades to his name: 85 NASCAR wins, three-time winner of the Daytona 500, six-time winner of NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver award, 1983 Winston Cup Series Champion, and over $7 million in career winnings.

On Thursday, April 4, 2013 from 5 to 7 p.m., the Elmhurst Historical Museum welcomes visitors to mingle with one of NASCAR’s legendary drivers during a Meet & Greet with Bobby Allison. Mr. Allison will be in the Museum’s first floor research library, and the hard-driving racer will sign official autograph cards (provided by the Museum for $5 each) and pose for photos. Continue reading →

1963 Replica Car Built by Leonard Wood on Display during Budweiser Speedweeks

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1963 Daytona 500-Winning Replica Car Built by Leonard Wood to be on Display during Budweiser Speedweeks

No. 21 car with Tiny Lund behind the wheel in the 1963 Daytona 500. Photo - ISC Images and Archives

No. 21 car with Tiny Lund behind the wheel in the 1963 Daytona 500.
Photo – ISC Images and Archives

During Budweiser Speedweeks, fans will be able to take a special glimpse into the storied history of Wood Brothers Racing as a replica of the 1963 Daytona 500-winning car – the No. 21 Ford Galaxie driven by Tiny Lund — will be on display in the Sprint FANZONE. The replica car was constructed by Leonard Wood, who was recently inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame. Continue reading →

NASCAR Acceleration Weekend Photos

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Eras Mesh During 2013 NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

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NHOF Classof13 4C PRTsmBaker, Owens, Thomas, Wallace and Wood Officially Enshrined

Five legends of stock car auto racing were enshrined into the NASCAR Hall of Fame in Charlotte, N.C., tonight during the Induction Ceremony held in the Crown Ballroom of the Charlotte Convention. Four were NASCAR pioneers, building the sport during its formative years; the other ushered it into modern times and its exploding popularity. Continue reading →

NASCAR Hall of Fame Inductee – Rusty Wallace

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Rusty Wallace Won With ‘Hands-On’ Approach To Racing

NASCAR broadcaster Rusty Wallace looks on during practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Virginia 529 College Savings 250 at Richmond International Raceway on September 7, 2012 in Richmond, Virginia. Photo - Rainier Ehrhardt/Getty Images

NASCAR broadcaster Rusty Wallace looks on during practice for the NASCAR Nationwide Series Virginia 529 College Savings 250 at Richmond International Raceway on September 7, 2012 in Richmond, Virginia.
Photo – Rainier Ehrhardt/Getty Images

Ability To ‘Read’ Car Sends 1989 NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion To NASCAR Hall of Fame

Rusty Wallace’s ability as a driver is unquestioned.

He won 55 times – ninth most in NASCAR premier series history – during two decades against rivals named Bodine, Earnhardt, Elliott, Gordon, Jarrett, Labonte, Martin, Richmond and Waltrip. Continue reading →