Pace Cars and Buddy Baker's 200 MPH Dodge
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Historic NASCAR Race Cars Up Close! International Motorsports Hall of Fame Museum Tour (Talladega)
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The final section of the tour features a white, blue, and orange #88 Buddy Baker Dodge Charger, famous as the first car to break the 200 mph barrier on a closed course. The interior is surprisingly carpeted and well-appointed, reflecting the era's racing style. Next, a 1983 Pontiac Trans Am, an official Talladega pace car from 1983, and a 1987 Pontiac Trans Am 'Busch Clash' pace car, noted for its hand-lettered paint job, are displayed. The segment concludes with a look at Bobby Allison's 1981 Aerostar Superstar plane, customized with experimental GM Allison turbine engines and McCauley Black Max propellers. This plane was used by Allison to travel to NASCAR races and personal appearances, further illustrating the unique lives of racing legends.
Goal: Conclude the tour with more historical vehicles, including the first 200 mph stock car and pace cars.
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