A white 1968 Camaro RS/SS 396 convertible was used as the pace car for the Southeastern 500 NASCAR Grand National event held at Bristol International Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee on Sunday, March 17, 1968. While they were red and contained information on the weekend races, this cars decals/stickers have more in common with the pace cars used at Daytona in February 1968 than with the ones used at North Carolina Motor Speedway the week before. It has the word "CAMARO" under the door mirror and the NASCAR symbol next to the door handle. In addition, the stripe on the rear quarter panel does not follow the upper contour, it cuts straight across. Also notice the name of the track on the back of the rear spoiler.
On the front fender you can see the words "Bristol 300." This would have been the NASCAR Grand Touring division event held on Saturday, March 16, 1968. While I haven't found any pictures, the Camaro was more than likely used as the pace car for this event as well.
The Florida license plate reads, "8W-17192" This means it wasn't registered in Tennessee. Unfortunately, none of the other pictures I have posted so far show a license plate clear enough to make out if they are the same cars.
Beyond the Camaro you can see David Pearson in the #17 Ford followed by Richard Petty in the #43 Plymouth. Pearson would finish first followed by Petty in second place.
Pictures:
1) Bristol Motor Speedway Facebook page
2 & 3)
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