Few cars have written themselves into the history of NASCAR, and one car stands out for its speed and legacy.
The car in question is the Ranier Racing No. 28 Oldsmobile known as "The Gray Ghost." Built by crew chief Waddell Wilson and driven by Buddy Baker, both 2020 inductees, the Gray Ghost won the 1980 Daytona 500 at an average speed of 177.602 mph. To this day, Baker's triumph remains the fastest Daytona 500 ever run.
The Gray Ghost continues to be a symbol of innovation and passion in the world of racing. Please see the video section for examples of the car's performance and the attention the car draws on track.
But Baker, the 1980 Daytona 500 winner, was driving the "Gray Ghost" at Talladega. The car was nicknamed the "Gray Ghost'' because its colors allowed it to blend in with the track, as the story goes. Driver complaints led NASCAR to have Baker's team put reflective decals on the car so it was easier to see after that Daytona 500 win.
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7) "There's a little bit of an old-school influence in every inch of the car from not only just the color and the scheme but to the decals and logos themselves," Earnhardt said. "They lend themselves to the history of the sport." 8) The Nationwide logo on the hood of Earnhardt's Gray Ghost is circa 1980.
The car was named the "Gray Ghost," a reflection of its color scheme which blended in with the racing surface of the track and its apparent ability to appear out of nowhere, speeding past.
But Baker, the 1980 Daytona 500 winner, was driving the "Gray Ghost" at Talladega. The car was nicknamed the "Gray Ghost'' because its colors allowed it to blend in with the track, as the story goes. Driver complaints led NASCAR to have Baker's team put reflective decals on the car so it was easier to see after that Daytona 500 win.
The car in question is the Ranier Racing No. 28 Oldsmobile known as "The Gray Ghost." Built by crew chief Waddell Wilson and driven by Buddy Baker, both 2020 inductees, the Gray Ghost won the 1980 Daytona 500 at an average speed of 177.602 mph. To this day, Baker's triumph remains the fastest Daytona 500 ever run.
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But Baker, the 1980 Daytona 500 winner, was driving the "Gray Ghost" at Talladega. The car was nicknamed the "Gray Ghost'' because its colors allowed it to blend in with the track, as the story goes. Driver complaints led NASCAR to have Baker's team put reflective decals on the car so it was easier to see after that Daytona 500 win.
Despite having a car named after the race series, Pontiac bowed out of Trans-Am competition for 1971. While the Mustangs, Camaros, 'Cudas, and Javelins were vying for car buyers' attention with their vibrant paint schemes, the understated Gray Ghost was a passion project.
The 2025 Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II arrives with restyled headlights and taillights. Inside, the Ghost features new materials such as an open.
The car was named the "Gray Ghost," a reflection of its color scheme which blended in with the racing surface of the track and its apparent ability to appear out of nowhere, speeding past.
Ghost Series II strikes a perfect balance between potent power and enticing Bespoke craftsmanship. Every drive and detail is a testament to excellence, thrilling the senses of those behind the wheel.
The car was named the "Gray Ghost," a reflection of its color scheme which blended in with the racing surface of the track and its apparent ability to appear out of nowhere, speeding past.
The car in question is the Ranier Racing No. 28 Oldsmobile known as "The Gray Ghost." Built by crew chief Waddell Wilson and driven by Buddy Baker, both 2020 inductees, the Gray Ghost won the 1980 Daytona 500 at an average speed of 177.602 mph. To this day, Baker's triumph remains the fastest Daytona 500 ever run.
7) "There's a little bit of an old-school influence in every inch of the car from not only just the color and the scheme but to the decals and logos themselves," Earnhardt said. "They lend themselves to the history of the sport." 8) The Nationwide logo on the hood of Earnhardt's Gray Ghost is circa 1980.
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The car in question is the Ranier Racing No. 28 Oldsmobile known as "The Gray Ghost." Built by crew chief Waddell Wilson and driven by Buddy Baker, both 2020 inductees, the Gray Ghost won the 1980 Daytona 500 at an average speed of 177.602 mph. To this day, Baker's triumph remains the fastest Daytona 500 ever run.
The 2025 Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II arrives with restyled headlights and taillights. Inside, the Ghost features new materials such as an open.
But Baker, the 1980 Daytona 500 winner, was driving the "Gray Ghost" at Talladega. The car was nicknamed the "Gray Ghost'' because its colors allowed it to blend in with the track, as the story goes. Driver complaints led NASCAR to have Baker's team put reflective decals on the car so it was easier to see after that Daytona 500 win.
The Gray Ghost continues to be a symbol of innovation and passion in the world of racing. Please see the video section for examples of the car's performance and the attention the car draws on track.
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7) "There's a little bit of an old-school influence in every inch of the car from not only just the color and the scheme but to the decals and logos themselves," Earnhardt said. "They lend themselves to the history of the sport." 8) The Nationwide logo on the hood of Earnhardt's Gray Ghost is circa 1980.
The 2025 Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II arrives with restyled headlights and taillights. Inside, the Ghost features new materials such as an open.
Gray Ghost Metallic owners: I am about to put a deposit down on an in transit EUV with this color. Can you let me know how purple this color appears? This is the only LT EUV I've tracked down with no ADM, but I'm worried about buying a purple car. Let me know your thoughts on this color, thank you!
The car in question is the Ranier Racing No. 28 Oldsmobile known as "The Gray Ghost." Built by crew chief Waddell Wilson and driven by Buddy Baker, both 2020 inductees, the Gray Ghost won the 1980 Daytona 500 at an average speed of 177.602 mph. To this day, Baker's triumph remains the fastest Daytona 500 ever run.
This Rolls-Royce Ghost Is So Gray It Looks Like It's Out Of Kim ...
But Baker, the 1980 Daytona 500 winner, was driving the "Gray Ghost" at Talladega. The car was nicknamed the "Gray Ghost'' because its colors allowed it to blend in with the track, as the story goes. Driver complaints led NASCAR to have Baker's team put reflective decals on the car so it was easier to see after that Daytona 500 win.
The Gray Ghost continues to be a symbol of innovation and passion in the world of racing. Please see the video section for examples of the car's performance and the attention the car draws on track.
Ghost Series II strikes a perfect balance between potent power and enticing Bespoke craftsmanship. Every drive and detail is a testament to excellence, thrilling the senses of those behind the wheel.
Despite having a car named after the race series, Pontiac bowed out of Trans-Am competition for 1971. While the Mustangs, Camaros, 'Cudas, and Javelins were vying for car buyers' attention with their vibrant paint schemes, the understated Gray Ghost was a passion project.
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The car was named the "Gray Ghost," a reflection of its color scheme which blended in with the racing surface of the track and its apparent ability to appear out of nowhere, speeding past.
Few cars have written themselves into the history of NASCAR, and one car stands out for its speed and legacy.
But Baker, the 1980 Daytona 500 winner, was driving the "Gray Ghost" at Talladega. The car was nicknamed the "Gray Ghost'' because its colors allowed it to blend in with the track, as the story goes. Driver complaints led NASCAR to have Baker's team put reflective decals on the car so it was easier to see after that Daytona 500 win.
7) "There's a little bit of an old-school influence in every inch of the car from not only just the color and the scheme but to the decals and logos themselves," Earnhardt said. "They lend themselves to the history of the sport." 8) The Nationwide logo on the hood of Earnhardt's Gray Ghost is circa 1980.
Despite having a car named after the race series, Pontiac bowed out of Trans-Am competition for 1971. While the Mustangs, Camaros, 'Cudas, and Javelins were vying for car buyers' attention with their vibrant paint schemes, the understated Gray Ghost was a passion project.
The Gray Ghost continues to be a symbol of innovation and passion in the world of racing. Please see the video section for examples of the car's performance and the attention the car draws on track.
Gray Ghost Metallic owners: I am about to put a deposit down on an in transit EUV with this color. Can you let me know how purple this color appears? This is the only LT EUV I've tracked down with no ADM, but I'm worried about buying a purple car. Let me know your thoughts on this color, thank you!
But Baker, the 1980 Daytona 500 winner, was driving the "Gray Ghost" at Talladega. The car was nicknamed the "Gray Ghost'' because its colors allowed it to blend in with the track, as the story goes. Driver complaints led NASCAR to have Baker's team put reflective decals on the car so it was easier to see after that Daytona 500 win.
The car was named the "Gray Ghost," a reflection of its color scheme which blended in with the racing surface of the track and its apparent ability to appear out of nowhere, speeding past.
The car in question is the Ranier Racing No. 28 Oldsmobile known as "The Gray Ghost." Built by crew chief Waddell Wilson and driven by Buddy Baker, both 2020 inductees, the Gray Ghost won the 1980 Daytona 500 at an average speed of 177.602 mph. To this day, Baker's triumph remains the fastest Daytona 500 ever run.
Few cars have written themselves into the history of NASCAR, and one car stands out for its speed and legacy.
7) "There's a little bit of an old-school influence in every inch of the car from not only just the color and the scheme but to the decals and logos themselves," Earnhardt said. "They lend themselves to the history of the sport." 8) The Nationwide logo on the hood of Earnhardt's Gray Ghost is circa 1980.
Ghost Series II strikes a perfect balance between potent power and enticing Bespoke craftsmanship. Every drive and detail is a testament to excellence, thrilling the senses of those behind the wheel.
The 2025 Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II arrives with restyled headlights and taillights. Inside, the Ghost features new materials such as an open.
