Ranier-Lundy Racing Team I

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< Ranier-Elder Organization

Owners - Harry Ranier, John “J.T.” Lundy

Founded - 1978

First Race - 1978 Riverside

Last Race - 1988 Atlanta

Wins - 24

Championships - 0

Numbers Used - 28, 54

Primary Numbers

(Numbers used the most during the year, associated with primary sponsor)

1979

W.I.N. Inc./Spectra “Gray Ghost”

1978

W.I.N. INC.

1980

NAPA Regal Ride Shocks “Gray Ghost”

1981

Tuf-Lon

1982

J.D. Stacy

1983 - 1986

Hardees

1987 - 1988

Texaco/Havoline

Team Information

Drivers

  • Lennie Pond (1978)

  • Elzie “Buddy” Baker (1979 - 1980)

  • Bobby Allison (1981)

  • Benny Parsons (1982)

  • Elzie “Buddy” Baker (1982)

  • Joe Ruttman (1982)

  • Cale Yarborough (1983 - 1986)

Crew Chiefs

  • Herb Nab (1978 - 1979)

  • Waddell Wilson (1980 - 1986)

  • Alton “Joey” Knuckles (1986 - 1987)

  • Tony Price (1988)

manufacturerS & Cars

  • Oldsmobile Cutlass (1978)

  • Chevrolet Monte Carlo (1978 - 1981)

  • Buick Regal (1981)

  • Pontiac Grand Prix (1981 - 1983)

  • Chevrolet Monte Carlo (1984)

  • Ford Thunderbird (1985 - 1988)