Did Bill Elliot have his name taken out of the running for most popular driver the year that Dale Sr. died?

Some time back I read something about this, but may not have it right. Also as I understood it, when Bill retires the award will be named after him?


He won it I think 16 times?

Did Bill Elliot have his name taken out of the running for most popular driver the year that Dale Sr. died?
Yep you got it right on all accounts. Heck of a guy. I hope he gets at least 1 more win before he goes.
Reply:Wow, never heard that before. Between this and the really cool thing he did for Boris Said last season, Bill's one of the coolest guys in NASCAR.
Reply:Wow. I didn't know that. What a great guy, now I have another reason to respect Bill Elliott.
Reply:Yes he did withdraw his name from the balloting and stated for all who were going to Vote for him to instaed vote for Dale Sr. as a tribute to him!!!! It was Srs 1st and only Fan Favorite Most Popular award!!!!
Reply:yes
Reply:yes , he did withdraw his name that year and gave his votes to the late dale sr , hes one of the true class acts thats been in the sport and once he retires for good i for one am gonna miss him
Reply:Yes, Awesome Bill, did take his name out, and told everyone who was going to vote for him to vote for Dale Sr..
Reply:Yeah JH50, That is correct. Awesome Bill did withdrawl his name that year !!


Old Bill pretty Cool !! Don't know about the 2nd part ??
Reply:... I had never heard this before but that is a very interesting bit of information. I like Bill Elliot the same as I do Mark Martin. I have a lot of respect for both of them. Great question.