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- Lapel Pin Promoting Bill Elliott's Number Nine Ford Thunderbird, 1985 - Bill Elliott made his NASCAR Cup Series debut in 1976 and took his first checkered flag in 1983. Elliott's 1985 season was particularly memorable. He won 11 races, including the Daytona 500, and he earned pole position in five consecutive events. That September, Elliott made the cover of <EM>Sports Illustrated</EM> magazine -- a rare feat for a NASCAR driver at the time.
- 1985
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Lapel Pin Promoting Bill Elliott's Number Nine Ford Thunderbird, 1985
Bill Elliott made his NASCAR Cup Series debut in 1976 and took his first checkered flag in 1983. Elliott's 1985 season was particularly memorable. He won 11 races, including the Daytona 500, and he earned pole position in five consecutive events. That September, Elliott made the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine -- a rare feat for a NASCAR driver at the time.
- Bill Elliott, 1984 - Bill Elliott made his NASCAR Cup Series debut in 1976, and he took his first checkered flag in 1983. He set NASCAR's all-time qualifying speed record -- 212.809 mph -- at Talladega Superspeedway in 1987, and he won the Cup Series championship in 1988. Always a fan favorite, Elliott was voted Most Popular Driver a record 16 times.
- 1984
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Bill Elliott, 1984
Bill Elliott made his NASCAR Cup Series debut in 1976, and he took his first checkered flag in 1983. He set NASCAR's all-time qualifying speed record -- 212.809 mph -- at Talladega Superspeedway in 1987, and he won the Cup Series championship in 1988. Always a fan favorite, Elliott was voted Most Popular Driver a record 16 times.
- Coors Melling Thunderbird Being Driven by Bill Elliott, 1985 - Bill Elliott made his NASCAR Cup Series debut in 1976 and took his first checkered flag in 1983. Elliott's 1985 season was particularly memorable. He won 11 races, including the Daytona 500, and he earned pole position in five consecutive events. That September, Elliott made the cover of <EM>Sports Illustrated</EM> magazine -- a rare feat for a NASCAR driver at the time.
- 1985
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Coors Melling Thunderbird Being Driven by Bill Elliott, 1985
Bill Elliott made his NASCAR Cup Series debut in 1976 and took his first checkered flag in 1983. Elliott's 1985 season was particularly memorable. He won 11 races, including the Daytona 500, and he earned pole position in five consecutive events. That September, Elliott made the cover of Sports Illustrated magazine -- a rare feat for a NASCAR driver at the time.
- Racing into the Future - Ford, 1987 - On April 30, 1987, Bill Elliott set NASCAR's all-time qualifying record when he hit 212.809 miles per hour at Talladega Superspeedway in his 1987 Ford Thunderbird. Elliott won six Cup Series races that season, finishing second in the overall points standings. Ford used Elliott's success to promote its production Thunderbird in this advertising poster.
- 1987
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Racing into the Future - Ford, 1987
On April 30, 1987, Bill Elliott set NASCAR's all-time qualifying record when he hit 212.809 miles per hour at Talladega Superspeedway in his 1987 Ford Thunderbird. Elliott won six Cup Series races that season, finishing second in the overall points standings. Ford used Elliott's success to promote its production Thunderbird in this advertising poster.
- NASCAR Racing Suit Worn by Bill Elliott, 1987 - On April 30, 1987, Bill Elliott set NASCAR's all-time qualifying record when he hit 212.809 miles per hour at Talladega Superspeedway in his 1987 Ford Thunderbird. Elliott won six Cup Series races that season, finishing second in the overall points standings. Elliott wore this jumpsuit during the 1987 season.
- 1987
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NASCAR Racing Suit Worn by Bill Elliott, 1987
On April 30, 1987, Bill Elliott set NASCAR's all-time qualifying record when he hit 212.809 miles per hour at Talladega Superspeedway in his 1987 Ford Thunderbird. Elliott won six Cup Series races that season, finishing second in the overall points standings. Elliott wore this jumpsuit during the 1987 season.
- Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Breakfast Cereal, 1994-1996 - NASCAR's growing popularity was illustrated by this cereal box. Early cars and teams were sponsored either by companies that sold automobile-related products, or businesses that sold food or beverages purchased by fans at the track. By the 1990s, even breakfast cereals and fast food restaurants found potential customers in stock car racing's expanding audience.
- 1994-1996
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Kellogg's Frosted Flakes Breakfast Cereal, 1994-1996
NASCAR's growing popularity was illustrated by this cereal box. Early cars and teams were sponsored either by companies that sold automobile-related products, or businesses that sold food or beverages purchased by fans at the track. By the 1990s, even breakfast cereals and fast food restaurants found potential customers in stock car racing's expanding audience.
- Hallmark "Stock Car Champions Series: Bill Elliott" Christmas Ornament, 1999 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 1999
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Hallmark "Stock Car Champions Series: Bill Elliott" Christmas Ornament, 1999
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- Pennant, "Bill Elliott, #94" 1999 - NASCAR's popularity soared in the 1990s and 2000s. With its fan base growing in size and diversity, the sport attracted new sponsors. Traditional advertisers like auto parts stores and motor oils were joined by breakfast cereals, children's toys and other family-friendly products. Cigarette brands were phased out. NASCAR-themed souvenirs, like this pennant, increased sponsors' reach beyond race day.
- 1999
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Pennant, "Bill Elliott, #94" 1999
NASCAR's popularity soared in the 1990s and 2000s. With its fan base growing in size and diversity, the sport attracted new sponsors. Traditional advertisers like auto parts stores and motor oils were joined by breakfast cereals, children's toys and other family-friendly products. Cigarette brands were phased out. NASCAR-themed souvenirs, like this pennant, increased sponsors' reach beyond race day.
- Racing Driver Bill Elliott, 1990-2002 - Bill Elliott made his NASCAR Cup Series debut in 1976, and he took his first checkered flag in 1983. He set NASCAR's all-time qualifying speed record -- 212.809 mph -- at Talladega Superspeedway in 1987, and he won the Cup Series championship in 1988. Always a fan favorite, Elliott was voted Most Popular Driver a record 16 times.
- 1990-2002
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Racing Driver Bill Elliott, 1990-2002
Bill Elliott made his NASCAR Cup Series debut in 1976, and he took his first checkered flag in 1983. He set NASCAR's all-time qualifying speed record -- 212.809 mph -- at Talladega Superspeedway in 1987, and he won the Cup Series championship in 1988. Always a fan favorite, Elliott was voted Most Popular Driver a record 16 times.
- Advertising Poster, Ford Motor Company, "Racing into the Future," 1987 - On April 30, 1987, Bill Elliott set NASCAR's all-time qualifying record when he hit 212.809 miles per hour at Talladega Superspeedway in his 1987 Ford Thunderbird. Elliott won six Cup Series races that season, finishing second in the overall points standings. Ford used Elliott's success to promote its production Thunderbird in this advertising poster.
- 1987
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Advertising Poster, Ford Motor Company, "Racing into the Future," 1987
On April 30, 1987, Bill Elliott set NASCAR's all-time qualifying record when he hit 212.809 miles per hour at Talladega Superspeedway in his 1987 Ford Thunderbird. Elliott won six Cup Series races that season, finishing second in the overall points standings. Ford used Elliott's success to promote its production Thunderbird in this advertising poster.