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« on: September 26, 2006, 06:30:03 AM »

In a throwback paint scheme to the glory days of 20+ years ago,... Melling will be on a race car Bill Elliott is driving.  My only problem with this is that it is the really BAD car #37,.. and he will have to qualify on time to get into the field (T. Labonte is also racing)
That car is not very good,.. and be a shame to see him miss the field because of such poor equipment.
Here's the story

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Twenty-Five years after they first became one of the most dominating duos in Nascar history, Bill Elliott and the Melling family reunite in the Nextel Cup Series Banquet 400 presented by ConAgra Foods October 1, 2006 at the Kansas Speedway. Mark Melling, now CEO of the Melling Family business, made the announcement today about the two getting back together with Melling providing a one race sponsorship of the #37 R&J Racing Dodge. The car will feature a retro red and white paint scheme from Bills first year driving with Melling funding in 1982. Over a span of a decade with Melling backing(1982-1991) Bill racked up 39 poles, 34 victories, the 1985 Winston Million Dollar Bonus, and the 1988 Championship. Because of this success, Mark Mellings late father Harry Melling was named one of the 40 most important people in Nascar history in 1997. Mark Melling noted he is thrilled to associate with the #37 team and sponsor their entry at the Kansas Race for the 25th anniversary season of Mellings original relationship with Bill Elliott. Melling Engine Parts is a world-class designer, manufacturer, and distributor of oil pumps and internal engine parts to the automotive aftermarket, performance, and original Equipment industries. Our catalog contains oil pumps, camshafts, timing components, valve train, and cylinder sleeves. More info at melling.com
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« Reply #1 on: September 26, 2006, 03:58:35 PM »

here's a link with pics of the car...
http://www.jayski.com/schemes/2006/37cup.htm
sure brings back grrat memories...
hope it can make the field
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