There’s certain superstar drivers who we just automatically associate with certain cars—Richard Petty in his family-owned 43, Dale Earnhardt in his #3 Chevy, Jeff Gordon in the rainbow or flame 24. But virtually every driver of some renown as run at least once (some twice) in some out-of-character equipment. Just take the three that I listed up there—did you know that…
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—Richard Petty spent two years running for music impresario Mike Curb, and one race in a lime-green #6 car?
—Dale Earnhardt spent two seasons running for Bud Moore in the #15 FORD?
—Jeff Gordon closed out his storied career with a stint in the #88 Nationwide car?
And there’s plenty more beyond that. Join me throughout this year as I take a look at when some of the sport’s biggest stars drove some unusual cars! (Presented in no particular order).
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