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FIRST CHEVY CORVETTE E-RAY SELLS BIG

The Corvette E-Ray has a 655 hp all-wheel-drive hybrid powertrain.

The landmark 1969 Hybrid model was offered at the Barrett-
Jackson Palm Beach auction where it was purchased for
$1.1 million.   

That’s more than 10 times its list price of $104,295, but it wasn’t
just bought for the bragging rights.

The buyer was none other than NASCAR team owner and car
dealer Rick Hendrick (below) who has been the high bidder at
many GM charity auctions.        

       
All the proceeds from the auction were earmarked for the
Donors Choose charity, which helps buy supplies and
project materials for public schools.

Rick Hendrick: How Much Is His Net Worth - Your Money Magic

The Corvette E-Ray shares its widebody styling with the Corvette Z06.

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WINNER OF THE GREAT AMERICAN RACE

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Details 'Unbelievable' Daytona 500 Win in Overtime

(FOXNEWS) – Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won the Daytona 500 on
Sunday to start the
2023 NASCAR season.

Stenhouse held off Joey Logano on the final lap of overtime.

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. wins Daytona 500 after late thriller | NASCAR

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THE FIRST DAYTONA 500 WAS RUN IN 1959

Which Car Won the First Daytona 500?

Lee Petty, driver of the No. 42 Oldsmobile, poses in front
of his car after winning the first 1959 Daytona 500 race at
the Daytona International Speedway on Feb. 25, 1959.

Petty was not awarded the trophy until three days later
*below) after officials thought Johnny Beauchamp was
the winner.

DAYTONA 500 | Official Site Of NASCAR

1959 winston cup daytona 500

NASCAR celebrating 75th anniversary in 2023 – Myspeed.in

Sunday afternoon’s Daytona 500 will be the 65th running of
what NASCAR self-proclaims as “The Great American Race.”

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‘’THE INTIMIDATOR DIED ON THIS DAY

Happy Birthday Dale. Your the best... | Nascar racing, Dale earnhardt, Nascar drivers
Ralph Dale Earnhardt ( April 29, 1951 – February 18, 2001)

On February 18, 2001, Dale Earnhardt Sr., considered one of
the greatest drivers in National Association for Stock Car
Auto Racing (NASCAR) history, died at the age of 49 in a last-
lap crash at the 43rd Daytona 500 in Daytona Beach,
Florida
.

Earnhardt was driving his famous black No. 3 Chevrolet and
vying for third place when he collided with another car, then
crashed into a wall. After being cut from his car, Earnhardt, 
was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead of
head injuries.

NASCAR tragedies that changed the sport | Diecast Crazy Forums

David Letterman may quit his other job, because car racers keep dying

10 years later, Dale Earnhardt's fatal lap still shakes NASCAR - The Virginian-Pilot

DALE EARNHARDT MEMORIAL | This memorial to Dale Earnhardt st… | Flickr
Kannapolis, NC: Dale Earnhardt Memorial.


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HALL OF FAME WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS

NASCAR Hall of Fame welcomes three new members

(NBC) CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As NASCAR celebrates its 75th
anniversary season, its Hall of Fame inducted three men
whose careers collectively spanned from the sport’s
beginnings to recent times.

Matt Kenseth, Hershel McGriff and Kirk Shelmerdine (above) 
were inducted into the NASCAR Hall of Fame on Friday night,
becoming the Hall’s 13th class.

Red Flag | Scrum

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