Why is the “Underbird” considered an historic NASCAR race car?
A. The 1992 season finale race at Altanta was itself an historic raceIn Sports Illustrateds Special Collectors Issue- 50 Years of NASCAR, this exciting finale was chosen as the “third greatest race” of more than 2,000 Winston Cup races. Fans still talk about it as a NASCAR classic! Also, noted artist Sam Bass immortalized Alan Kulwickis 1992 championship into racing history with his famous lithograph titled, UNDERBIRD. This prints image has been reproduced on NASCAR memorabilia from collectors cards, to wall plaques, to clocks and table tops, and more! And, to date, since the restoration of the “Underbird” more than fifteen articles have been published in most of the major national and international racing magazines highlighting the significance of this racecar.
