#SlicesOfHistory: Bite 4⃣ Bill Elliott completes an AWESOME comeback to secure a legendary victory in 1985. | Talladega Superspeedway

Bill Elliott makes an incredible three wide pass to take the lead at Talladega Superspeedway in 1985! He would come back from almost two laps down to win the race! #nascar #billelliott #winstoncupseries #talladega #talladegasuperspeedway #winston500 #throwback #legends #greatestdrivers #thegreatest #halloffamer #halloffame #heroes #yellawood500 #nascarplayoffs #fordthunderbird #ford | Christian Wilson

🏁On May 5, 1985 the Winston 500 took place at Alabama International Motor Speedway in Talladega, Alabama. Pole-sitter Bill Elliott came from nearly two laps down and ran down the field under green to take the win from Kyle Petty. Elliott qualified at a then-track record speed of 209.398 miles per hour and a then-record average speed of 186.288 miles per hour for the race; a record that stood until broken in the 1997 Winston 500 by Mark Martin. Prior to this event, two-time Winston Cup champion