Photo Courtesy of Tommy Baldwin Racing
Following Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s Grey Ghost and Ricky Stenhouse Jr.’s throwback to Darrell Waltrip, Regan Smith and Tommy Baldwin Racing have unveiled their throwback, and it’s pretty cool as well. TBR will be doing up their No. 7 Road Rippers/Toy State Chevrolet to match that of 1992 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion Alan Kulwicki for the Southern 500 in September at Darlington Raceway.
“We’re proud to be part of such a unique promotion that helps connect fans to the history of NASCAR,” said Toy State President, Andy Friess. “It’s a privilege to recognize Alan Kulwicki as a champion, and as a man admired by so many, both inside and outside of the sport.”
“It’s an honor for us to pay tribute to a true champion of our sport,” said team owner Tommy Baldwin. “Sharing the car number is a great way to celebrate his accomplishments, it is even more special because Alan achieved success as an independent team. We’re grateful to Darlington Raceway and NASCAR for giving us such a special platform.”
Smith has had past success at Darlington Raceway, scoring the victory in 2011.
“It is a neat deal for me, I grew up watching him, Davey (Allison) and Bill (Elliott) battle it out for the ’92 championship,” Smith said. “I am really looking forward to getting the No. 7 Road Rippers/Toy State Chevrolet on track Labor Day weekend.”
