Elliott Dominance Decade Remembered at Talladega
The article recalls Bill Elliott’s 1985 Talladega victory and his 1987 pole record, noting his 1985 Winston Million achievement and the era of Ford Thunderbirds. It highlights his 11 superspeedway wins, the two laps recovered on Yarborough, and Elliott’s view on aerodynamics and evolution of stock cars.
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Talladega
Ala
Bill Elliott
Bill
Dawsonville
Elliott
Talladega Superspeedway
Thunderbird
Cale Yarborough
Ford
Chevrolet
Daytona
R.J. Reynolds
Wallace Wins ARCA Food World 500 at Talladega
Mike Wallace earned the ARCA Food World 500 victory at Talladega Superspeedway after an extra gas stop on lap 76. Finishing second was Harris Devane who ran out on the final laps. Jeff Purvis placed third as a 10-car crash marred the race with drivers rushed for X-rays and CAT scans.
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Wallace
Talladega
Ala
Mike Wallace
Talladega Superspeedway
Rusty Wallace
M. Wallace
Devane
ARCA
Anniston Regional Medical Center
Henry Wallace
Randal Ritter
Winston Select 500 Lineup Revealed at Talladega
The Talladega Superspeedway roster lists 35 drivers for Sunday's Winston Select 500. Notables include Terry Labonte from Archdale and Jeff Gordon from Huntersville with top speeds shown. Also featured are Dale Earnhardt from Cooke and Rusty Wallace from Charlotte among others.
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Talladega
Ala
Talladega Superspeedway
Terry Labonte
Archdale
N.C
Lou Allen Jr
Raleigh
Ford Thunderbird
Mark Martin
Daytona Beach
Fla
Bobby Labonte
Trinity
Dale Jarrett
Hickory
Jeff Gordon
Huntersville
Sterling Marlin
Columbia
Michael Waltrip
Davidson
Ted Musgrave
Troutman
Todd Bodine
Harrisburg
Rick Mast
Rockbridge Baths
Conn
Jimmy Spencer
Mooresville
Ken Schrader
Concord
Chevrolet Monte Carlo
Darrell Waltrip
Franklin
Tenn
Davy Jones
Atlanta
Kenny Wallace
Bill Elliott
Blairsville
Derrike Cope
Charlotte
Ricky Rudd
Lake Norman
Mike Wallace
Jeff Purvis
Clarksville
Kyle Petty
High Point
Bobby Hamilton
Nashville
Elton Sawyer
Chesapeake
Jeremy Mayfield
Goodlettsville
John Andretti
Indianapolis
Rusty Wallace
Earnhardt Wins IROC Thriller at Talladega
Dale Earnhardt edged Steve Kinser by about 18 inches on the final lap at Talladega Superspeedway to claim his sixth IROC victory and build a 10 point lead with one race left. Jeff Gordon, Mark Martin, Scott Pruett and Kinser close behind in a dramatic 38 lap, 101 mile scramble.
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Talladega
Ala
Dale Earnhardt
Talladega Superspeedway
Earnhardt
Steve Kinser
Kinser
Mark Martin
Scott Pruett
Jeff Gordon
Talladega Racing
Michigan International Speedway
Gordon
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Mark Stahl
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Knight-Ridder Newspapers
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America’s Supermarket
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