Budweiser Springnationals

The Elliott crew had their best outing to date at Columbus. (Top) Crew chief Don Palmer, right, and car owner and sponsor John Rossitter gave their driver some advice prior to round two. (Middle) Elliott then went out and beat Cajun Nationals champ Gary Rettell, 6.17 to 6.23. (Bottom) In round one, Elliott defeated “the Flying Farmer” Mark Thomas, and his Milk-sponsored Corvette, 6.15 to 9.75.