Eglin Airman’s NASCAR paint scheme design debuts at Talladega [PHOTOS]

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Four months ago, Tech. Sgt. Andrew Brockman, 96th Maintenance Group, won an Air Force Recruiting Service and Petty GMS-sponsored design contest.  The contest was to create a new paint scheme to be featured on one of the 2022 Air Force-sponsored NASCAR cars.

On April 24, Brockman saw his Air Force heritage-themed B-29 design come to life and race for the win at Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama.

As the contest winner, Brockman and his spouse, Valerie, toured the track and pit row, took a fast lap around the 2.66-mile track, met Erik Jones, driver of the #43 Air Force car, and watched the race from the Petty GMS pit box.

Jones and the Brockman’s Air Force paint scheme car led at various points during the race and was in front until the final lap and ultimately finished sixth during a wild finish.

Brockman’s dark green paint scheme design was modeled after a B-29 Superfortress with glass up front and riveted panel design.

Brockman said his idea came from searching for Air Force beginnings with the Army Air Corps and images of the World War II bomber.  He also wanted to bring attention to the Air Force’s 75th Anniversary this year.

“I wanted to somehow convey where we are and also how far we’ve come,” said Brockman, whose brother, both grandfathers and grandmother were Airmen.

“Bombers paved the way for victory throughout the Air Force’s reign in the skies.”

To read more about Brockman and his design, follow the link.

By Samuel King Jr.

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