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NASCAR Legend Bobby Allison at Elmhurst Historical Museum on April 4

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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.
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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 →

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(L-R) Kyle Busch, Darrell Wallace Jr and Joe Gibbs Racing announce that Wallace will drive in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series during the NASCAR Preview at the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Feb 9, 2013 in Charlotte, NC Photo – Streeter Lecka/Getty Images

(L-R) Kyle Busch, Darrell Wallace Jr, President of NASCAR, Mike Helton and Joe Gibbs Racing announce that Wallace will drive in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series during the NASCAR Preview at the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Feb 9, 2013 in Charlotte, NC Photo – Streeter Lecka/Getty Images

(L-R) 2013 Hall of Fame inductees Rusty Wallace and Leonard Wood speak to fans during the NASCAR Preview at the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Feb 9, 2013 in Charlotte, NC Photo – Streeter Lecka/Getty Images

Race Fans attend the NASCAR Preview at NASCAR Hall of Fame on Feb 9, 2013 in Charlotte, NC Photo – John Harrelson/Getty Images

New Miss Sprint Cup, Brooke Werner waves to race fans during the NASCAR Preview at the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Feb 9, 2013 in Charlotte, NC Photo – Rainer Ehrhardt/Getty Images

NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon signs autographs for race fans during the NASCAR Preview at the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Feb 9, 2013 in Charlotte, NC Photo – Rainier Ehrhardt/Getty Images

NASCAR driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr, speaks to fans during the NASCAR Preview at the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Feb 9, 2013 in Charlotte, NC Photo – Streeter Lecka/Getty Images

NASCAR driver, Danica Patrick, signs autographs for fans during the NASCAR Preview at the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Feb 9, 2013 in Charlotte, NC Photo – Streeter Lecka/Getty Images

NASCAR driver Martin Truex Jr signs autographs for race fans during the NASCAR Preview at the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Feb 9, 2013 in Charlotte, NC Photo – Rainier Ehrhardt/Getty Images

(L-R) Official NASCAR artist Sam Bass introduces his design for the new NASCAR Day pin with Hall of Fame inductee Rusty Wallace during the NASCAR Preview at the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Feb 9, 2013 in Charlotte, NC Photo – Streeter Lecka/Getty Images

Ricky Stenhouse Jr signs autographs at the NASCAR Preview 13 festivities at the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Saturday morning Feb 9, 2013 in Charlotte, NC Photo – Jamey Price/Getty Images

Fans who have lined up for days wait to get into the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Saturday morning Feb 9, 2013 in Charlotte, NC Photo – Jamey Price/Getty Images

NASCAR Hall of Fame drivers Bobby Allison (L) and Ned Jarrett (R) speak at the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Feb 9, 2013 in Charlotte, NC Photo – John Harrelson/Getty Images

NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Leonard Wood stands in front of his display in the Hall of Honor at NASCAR Hall of Fame on Feb 9, 2013 in Charlotte, NC Photo – John Harrelson/Getty Images

NASCAR Hall of Fame inductee Rusty Wallace looks at his display in The Hall of Honor at NASCAR Hall of Fame on Feb 9, 2013 in Charlotte, NC Photo – John Harrelson/Getty Images

Eras Mesh During 2013 NASCAR Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

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Baker, 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 →

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