US EditionChili's® Grill & Bar and Spire Motorsports Bring Iconic Throwback to Alumni Weekend
Carson Hocevar will race a Chevrolet featuring Dale Earnhardt's 1981 blue-and-yellow Wrangler paint scheme at Darlington's alumni weekend, honoring the NASCAR legend's legacy.
- Carson Hocevar will run a Dale Earnhardt-inspired 1981 throwback scheme at Darlington during Alumni Weekend, honoring the legend's legacy. The car is called the 'Marg Machine.'
- Comparisons between Hocevar's driving and Earnhardt prompted Chili's to recreate the 1981 look to honor the 'Intimidator', according to Chili's Director of Media Tim Forman last year.
- Chili's worked with the team to ensure the vintage aesthetic, replacing the 'Jeans Machine' with 'Marg Machine' stays true to the brand during the Darlington throwback weekend.
- Hocevar called the opportunity a 'privilege to honor Dale's legacy' as the 400-mile race occurs Sunday, March 22, at 3 p.m. ET on FS1.
- While some fans worry the Darlington throwback tradition is fading, NASCAR figures like Dale Earnhardt Jr. suggest teams will continue creating retro designs, ensuring iconic looks return this year.
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Chili's® Grill & Bar and Spire Motorsports Bring Iconic Throwback to Alumni Weekend
Carson Hocevar will commemorate Dale Earnhardt's 1981 paint scheme at Darlington Raceway with the introduction of the Chili's Marg Machine
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Carson Hocevar will commemorate Dale Earnhardt’s 1981 paint scheme at Darlington Raceway with the introduction of the Chili’s Marg Machine Dallas, TX (RestaurantNews.com) Chili’s® Grill & Bar and Spire Motorsports are building on the Ride the ‘Dente…Again’te campaign, turning back the clock for Alumni Weekend at Darlington Raceway by introducing the Chili’s Marg Machine, a No. 77 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 design for driver Carson Hocevar that will …
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