How many wins did Bill Elliott have at Talladega?
six wins
Courtesy of ISC Archives via Getty Images. Elliott set the fastest lap in NASCAR history, running 212.809 mph at Talladega Superspeedway in 1987. Courtesy of ISC Archives via Getty Images. Bill won the premier series championship in 1988 with six wins, 15 top fives and 22 top 10s.
What year did Bill Elliott set the speed record at Talladega?
1987
Bill Elliott achieved the fastest NASCAR speed record of all time while qualifying for the 1987 Winston 500 at Talladega. In his #9 Coors Ford Thunderbird, Elliott reached a top speed of 212.809 mph. Find out how this incredible NASCAR record has stood for nearly thirty-five years.
How many races did Bill Elliott win 1987?
six races
In 1987 Elliott won six races including his second Daytona 500, seven poles, and finished second in the final point standings, in that year’s all-star race he tangled with Dale Earnhardt in what has become known as “the Pass In The Grass”.
Who won Talladega in 1987?
Davey Allison
Talladega Superspeedway: Davey Allison wins the 1987 Winston 500 for his first Cup Series victory. Davey Allison earned his first Cup Series win at Talladega Superspeedway in 1987.
What race did Bill Elliott win from 2 laps down?
Prior to this event, two-time Winston Cup champion Darrell Waltrip complained to NASCAR about how Bill Elliott was ruining the parity of the sport and he needed to be slowed down….1985 Winston 500.
| Race details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Laps | 97 | |
| Winner | ||
| No. 9 | Bill Elliott | Melling Racing |
| Television in the United States |
Who holds the speed record at Talladega?
Talladega has the record for the fastest recorded time by a NASCAR vehicle on a closed oval course, with the record of 216.309 mph (348.116 km/h) set by Rusty Wallace on June 9, 2004.
What is the fastest IndyCar speed?
An IndyCar can go from zero to 100 in 3 seconds. The fastest lap ever recorded? The 1996 Indy 500. The most prominent record fell on the 78th lap when Eddie Cheever raced around at 236.103 mph, the quickest in history.
How many times did Bill Elliott win Most Popular Driver?
Elliott won NASCAR’s Most Popular Driver Award a record 16 times (1984-1988, 1991–2000, 2002).
Who won the Talladega 500 in 1987?
1987 Winston 500
| Race details | ||
|---|---|---|
| Laps | 101 | |
| Winner | ||
| No. 28 | Davey Allison | Ranier-Lundy Racing |
| Television in the United States |