Episode 39 -- Bill Elliott one of NASCAR's most popular drivers talks with Rick Houston, Part 1.

One of the most popular drivers in NASCAR history joins host Rick Houston for the first of a three-part conversation about his legendary career. Bill Elliott very candidly discusses his hard-fought climb to the sport’s pinnacle, how he dealt with attention early in his career and the 1985 Winston 500 at Talladega in which he cane from nearly two laps down to win. Also, Rick and co-host Steve Waid remember Jody Ridley’s controversial 1981 win at Dover, Josie the Voodoo Lady and Ronnie Thomas’ joyride in his Virginia hometown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices