What I know from promotions, rumors ‘n a broadcast interview just now.
It’s the model I described with graphics by Sam Bass. A unique award along the lines of Martinsville’s Grand Father clocks ‘n the pair of ’73 clones TMS awards.
Busch told Bass what he was gonna do if he won. Bass thought it was fittin’ with rock ‘n gave his blessin’s. Busch said before the race he ‘n the crew were gonna have some guitar after the race. After he smashed it, he kept a hunk then tossed the remains to the crew. It goes to the band saw tomorrow. The hunks to the crew.
Busch intends to commission Bass to create two more. One for the trophy case ‘n one for his crew chief.
Gibson was pleased. The thing held up strong despite the abuse – on live, national TV. Neck didn’t break.
Seems the only folks unhappy with the stunt is the media ‘n the Junior Nation. He’s been bad mouthin’ Junior lately. The Nation doesn’t like the truth tolt on their boy. .
Last night could have been his 4th straight win in the series. After near domination of those races, he lost two to very late tire problems ‘n one to rain. Said ‘e was just showin’ a l’il excitement was all.