Photo of the Day: The Winston Cup Museum
When Jeff Gordon took the checkered flag in the 1997 Southern 500 at Darlington, he not only secured the winning purse but also a million dollar bonus by winning the Winston Million. The Winston Million was a bonus given to the driver who could win three of the four NASCAR crown jewel events. With wins at Daytona, Charlotte and Darlington; Jeff Gordon became only the second driver to win the Winston Million. The winning car is on display along with the Winston Million check and victory circle props at the Winston Cup Museum in Winston-Salem. The museum tells the story if the Winston Cup era of NASCAR and includes iconic cars and memorabilia. Taken: November 24, 2023 at The Winston Cup Museum (Winston-Salem, NC)