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Bobby Allison - Proof This Guy Could Race Anything

From deep within the vault of Circle Track's archives come something fun, interesting, and never before seen pictures from the past.
From the February, 2012 issue of Circle Track
By Rob Fisher
 

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In 1985, Bobby Allison ran... 
   
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Each month, this new department will feature a few photos dug out from deep inside the Circle Track photo archives. We're kicking it off with our old friend, Bobby Allison, who celebrates his 74th birthday December 3 this year. This Hall of Famer may be known to NASCAR fans far and wide as a one of the greatest drivers to ever climb into a stock car. But did you know that the 1983 Winston Cup Champion could also wheel a mean dirt car and even an Indycar? Well, here's proof.

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Allison also ran in the Indianapolis... 
   
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Allison also ran in the Indianapolis 500 twice, with a best finish of 25th in 1975. Here, he readies for a practice run.
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Just in case you didn’t believe us, here Allison straps in at Orange County Fair Speedway in Middletown, New York. Note the different paint scheme on the car.

Community Comments

spyder64  (02/17/12 01:08 PM)

I saw him racing in a Datsun 510 at Laguna Seca in the early 70s. There were 2 matching Datsuns in the race and they led all the way.  I forget who the car owner was but he drovr the other car and dominated the class that year.

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