1988 pepsi firecracker 400

Bill elliott took the holiday classic, holding off rick wilson by just three feet for the victory. From 1959 to 1987, the race was always scheduled for july 4, regardless of the day of the week. Jul 04, 2008 it was a fourth of july staple until 1988, when it was moved to the first saturday of july. Bobby allison gets a kiss on the cheek from the trophy girls as they celebrate his 1982 firecracker 400 win at daytona international speedway. In 1985, the race became known as the pepsi firecracker 400, when. Nascar winston cup race number 15 of 29 saturday, july 2, 1988 at daytona international speedway, daytona beach, fl 160 laps on a 2. It was a fourth of july staple until 1988, when it was moved to the first saturday of july. Coke zero 400 powered by cocacola at daytona merupakan balapan rutin nascar sprint cup series di daytona international speedway.

Can you name the drivers to finish in the top five at daytona or talladega in the cup series from 1988 to. In 1989, the firecracker moniker was dropped, and the race was known simply as the pepsi 400 through 2007. Jul 04, 2019 the firecracker, of course, hasnt been called that since 1988. Bill elliott charged from 38th starting position, and nearly fell a lap down at one point. Possibly one of the greatest and most underated finishes in nascar history. Jul 03, 2018 the 1984 firecracker 400 at daytona international speedway on july 4 was not just a nascar race but a campaign rally for president reagan as he ran for reelection. Nascar race result for the pepsi firecracker 400 at daytona international speedway on jul 2, 1988. Saturday, july 2, 1988 at daytona international speedway, daytona beach, fl 160 laps on a 2. Stats this article has passed the halfway point, but is in no way close. The season began on february 7 at daytona international speedway and ended on november 20 at the atlanta international speedway.

Nascar cup tracks daytona international speedway nbcsports. Dec 31, 2017 reports that the latest offering from bring a trailer is rick wilsons 1986 olds delta 88. Pepsi firecracker 400 1988 nascar monster energy series race 15 of 29. Can you name the drivers to finish in the top five at daytona or talladega in the cup series from 1988 to 1994. Nascar race result for the pepsi firecracker 400 at daytona international speedway on jul 4, 1987. The 1984 firecracker 400 at daytona international speedway on july 4 was not just a nascar race but a campaign rally for president reagan as. The coke zero sugar 400 is an annual stock car race held at daytona international speedway, it is the eighteenth race of the monster energy nascar cup series, daytona had hosted this event for many years, the first summer race was held in 1959 and was named the firecracker 400, the race ran its scheduled distance with no caution flags, the race is held in conjunction with the nascar xfinity. In 1989, the firecracker name was dropped, and the race was known simply as the pepsi 400 through 2007. Bill elliott daytona international speedway daytona 500 firecracker pepsi travel around the world nascar racing places. Pepsi firecracker 400 1985 1988 pepsi 400 19892007 coke zero 400 powered by cocacola 20082017 the coke zero sugar 400 is a nascar cup series race held at. Anyway here is the starting lineup and start of the 1988 pepsi firecracker 400 from daytona. Daytona international speedway 1801 w international speedway blvd daytona beach, fl 32114 3862542700 directions to track.

After starting 38th and spending half the race at the tail end of the. In 1985, the race became known as the pepsi firecracker 400, when pepsico became the events first title sponsor. Pontiac excitement 400 richmond international raceway. Pepsi firecracker 400 daytona international speedway. The 1988 pepsi firecracker 400 at daytona intl speedway had bill elliott starting all the way back in 38th place.

May 09, 2008 possibly one of the greatest and most underated finishes in nascar history. Race results for the 1988 nascar winston cup series pepsi firecracker 400 at daytona international speedway. After starting 38th and spending half the race at the tail end of the lead lap bill elliott comes back to have an. From 19982002, the race was often subtitled the pepsi 400 at daytona to avoid confusion with another race titled the pepsi 400, held at michigan during that period. Rusty wallace finished 12th and extended his points lead to 87 markers on dale earnhardt 4th. Can you name the daytona and talladega top 5 finishers 19882001 test your knowledge on this sports quiz to see how you do and compare your score to others. Watch live races and get the nascar schedule, race results, rumors and more on.

Nascar reference hendrick motorsports drivers pole summary. The second place would be wilsons bestcareer finish. When it started in 1959, it was part of weeklong summer. Coke zero sugar 400 simple english wikipedia, the free. Nascar winston cup race number 15 of 29 saturday, july 4, 1987 at daytona international speedway, daytona beach, fl 160 laps on a 2. The coke zero sugar 400 is an annual nascar cup series stock car race at daytona. The 1988 pepsi firecracker 400 was a winston cup now nextel cup event held at daytona international speedway on july 2, 1988. This is the car that wilson drove to a 2 nd place finish in the pepsi firecracker 400 at daytona in 1988, losing to bill elliott in a thriller at the flag. Stock car from one of the greatest nascar finishes goes up.

Pertama digelar pada 1959, balapan ini dilombakan dalam 160 lap dengan jarak 400 mil 640 km. In 2008 coca cola replaced pepsi as the title sponsor of the coke zero 400. Nascar winston cup race number 15 of 28 thursday, july 4, 1985 at daytona international speedway, daytona beach, fl 160 laps on a 2. With only 10 laps to go bobby allison was just a few car lengths ahead of leader dave marcis when the caution came out and allison became. Derrike cope larry moyer pits pit road action pepsi firecracker 400 at daytona international speedway in daytona beach, fl in july 1988. In 1985 pepsi became as the title sponsor of the firecracker 400. The firecracker, of course, hasnt been called that since 1988. Nascar standings after race number 15 of the nascar winston cup series. No doubt one of the greatest comebacks in nascar history. On the final lap, elliott battled with rick wilson out of the final turn, with elliott taking the win by 18 inches. Quiz by crash1984 daytonatalladega top 5 1988 2001 quiz by crash1984.

Series coke zero sugar 400 at daytona international speedway on july 7, 2018 in. A look at the history of the pepsi 400 at daytona international speedway with year of race, winner, runnerup, polesitter and winning car owner. The 1988 nascar winston cup season was the 40th season of professional stock car racing in the united states and the 17th modernera cup series. Yep, the same bill elliott who owns those track qualifying records. Nascar plate era, cup series, 8894 quiz by ebessankamen. This was the first pepsi firecracker 400 run with restrictor plates since 1973, and was notable for a very close finish. Its now the coke zero sugar 400, and was the pepsi 400 before that.