Records are meant to be broken, Is it true in all cases? The post When Bill Elliot Drove a Rocket Ship Ages Before Ryan ...

That's enough to annihilate the previous record that was set, also under Ford power, by Bill Elliott while placing his Thunderbird on pole for the 1987 Daytona 500 that he would go on to win.

Bill Elliott’s 212 MPH Talladega record may never be touched as NASCAR's safety regulations and restrictor plates have curbed speeds, preserving his unmatched feat.

Bill is a retired professional race ... registered the fastest lap in the sport's history. Chase Elliott's father drove the #9 Ford Thunderbird. It weighed around 3,700 pounds and had a 351 ...