#21 Paint Scheme: the #21 Rockwell Automation Chevy as part of an employee contest, the car’s paint scheme will be transformed from its familiar red and white to a myriad of bright colors. The design, created by 10-year-old Asheville, NC-native Chevelle Griffin, will definitely catch the eye of many fans and bring added excitement to the Darlington BGN race. Chevelle, the daughter of Dean Griffin, a maintenance technician at the Rockwell Automation manufacturing facility in Asheville, was announced as the winner of the Rockwell Automation Paint Shop Contest on July 3rd. The promotion, held during the months of February and March, was geared toward the children and grandchildren of Rockwell Automation employees. Participants received an outline of the #21 Chevy, which they were allowed to decorate as they chose. The entries were collected in April and judged by members of the Rockwell Automation Racing staff. Griffin, whose favorite driver is Dale Earnhardt, receives a trip for four to attend the DURA-LUBE 200 at Darlington Raceway this Saturday where she will watch her creation race around the track. She will also get a chance to meet driver Mike Dillon, have her picture taken with the car, and watch the race from the Rockwell Automation suite. Dillon is hoping this new look might bring some luck to the #21 team as they head into Darlington, SC. He finished 13th in the spring race and is hoping to better that this weekend. He is currently 22nd in the Busch Series Driver Points Standings with one top-10 and 10 top-20 finishes this season(Rockwell Automation PR). See an image of the Scheme on the Paint Schemes Gallery(go to the BGN section)(8-30-2000)
