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Bill Elliott's NASCAR Winston Cup Team Renews with McDonald's

9 October 1997

OAKBROOK, IL - In celebration of his 42nd birthday on October 8, Bill
Elliott signed a multi-year contract renewal with primary sponsor
McDonald's. The agreement extends a working relationship which began
in 1995 when the 11-time NASCAR Winston Cup most popular driver formed
his own team.

Elliott is currently eighth in the overall point standings and has
recorded five top-five and 14 top-10 finishes in 1997.