There aren’t many accolades a driver can have at Dover International Speedway that Bobby Allison doesn’t already have. He’s the all-time leader in laps led at the track. He’s tied with Richard Petty for most wins at Dover with seven. One of the grandstands on the frontstretch is named for him. So, given all that, it’s fitting that Allison was the first driver to be honored on Dover’s newest monument.
The Monster Monument at Victory Plaza presented by AAA, to be exact, which was erected this month, now displays Bobby Allison’s name among its ring of honor that’s reserved for drivers who have had immense career success. The plaque was unveiled as part of a ceremony on Saturday afternoon.
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- Bobby and Donnie Allison on Sirius Dec 16th
- Video: A look back-1979 Daytona 500 and the infamous fistfight
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This was Super. Missed the ceremony on Saturday but was there on Sunday for opening ceremonies at the cup race. It was really great to see a legend like Bobby Allison. In case you haven’t seen it yet the Monster monument is fantastic. Congrats to Bobby Allison and Rusty Wallace, Richard Petty and all the others on the wall so far.