NASCAR: On this day in 1985, Bill Elliott’s late breakaway led to his first career Pocono victory - Dawson County News

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NASCAR: On this day in 1985, Bill Elliott’s late breakaway led to his first career Pocono victory

Geoff Bodine congratulates Bill Elliott in Victory Lane. Bodine would finish 4th taking home $28,325 while Elliott would win the race and $44,525 for the day. - photo by Rio White

billelliott-pocono85 — Geoff Bodine congratulates Bill Elliott in Victory Lane. Bodine would finish 4th taking home $28,325 while Elliott would win the race and $44,525 for the day. - photo by Rio White

On a hot day out in Long Pond, Pennsylvania, Bill Elliott survived a flurry of late cautions to beat out Harry Gant and win the Van Scoy Diamond Mine 500 on June 9, 1985.