First guess - possible data error on Racing-Reference? Solid site, but I've helped them a few corrections over the years.
A couple of possible sources: Grand National Scene or Southern MotorRacing issues from that era or maybe the 1983 Bristol program that may have had pics from the 1982 races. eBay?
Dunno. Racing-Reference.info shows Earnhardt raced a #45 at the spring 82 Busch race (then Bud LMS). But could be an error on the site. He raced #15 on his Pontiacs in 82-83, his two years with Bud Moore on the Cup side. Unless some owner offered him a 45 car at Bristol, I would guess racing-reference has a data error & that it should be 15. But without a photo, news article, scoring sheet, etc., I don't know.
thanks for helping out a lot of people have been trying to find out if he did
Brad Teague raced #15 in that race - his only Bud LMS start of the season. Team had a tough time making starts. But, he did make the show at Bristol. Dave Fulton thought Earnhardt may possibly have raced a car for Ed Whitaker as he did in the summer Bristol race. Perhaps the team simply changed Earnhardt's regular 15 into a 45 since Teague already entered with 15. May help explain reasoning for 45 - but would still be good to see a picture.
wow thanks the news is getting better anyway it would be great if someone would come up with a photo, or if we could find out the owner or who was the sponsor?
thanks for working on this, i have been trying for a long time on this car just like his #72 i have talked to a lot of people but nothing
thanks again
dan
