This epic piece of sports memorabilia was conceived in celebration of NASCAR's 50th anniversary in 1998, when the 50 greatest drivers in NASCAR history were announced. To commemorate the event, Press Pass produced 250 of these lithographs, which were signed by the 34 living drivers (at the time) during Speedweeks in Daytona in 1998. Bill France, Jr., CEO of NASCAR, also signed the lithograph.

Press Pass planned to sell the lithographs for $25,000 each with the proceeds going to charity. Although one lithograph was auctioned to Felix Sabates for $1,000,000, the rest of the lithographs never made it to the marketplace until Press Pass began inserting them as instant win prizes in select boxes of high end NASCAR trading cards before going out of business in 2015.

While it is unknown how many are in circulation, only a handful were released from Press Pass each year making this particular item one of the rarest and most sought after racing collectibles in the world.

At the time of signing, 34 drivers (of the 50 greatest) were alive, and the lithograph features authentic autographs from each of those 34 drivers PLUS Bill France, Jr. Since 1998, eleven additional drivers and Bill France, Jr have passed away. The most recent passings were Buddy Baker (August 10, 2015), Marvin Panch (December 31, 2015), David Pearson (November 12, 2018), and Glen Wood (January 18, 2019).


AUTHENTIC AUTOGRAPHS FEATURED ON THIS LITHOGRAPH INCLUDE:

Bobby Allison

Buck Baker (died April 14, 2002)

Buddy Baker (died August 10, 2015)

Geoff Bodine

Jerry Cook

Dale Earnhardt (died February 18, 2001)

Bill Elliott

Red Farmer

Tim Flock (died March 31, 1998; just 7 weeks after signing)

A.J. Foyt

Bill France Jr. (died June 4, 2007; NASCAR CEO 1972-2000)

Harry Gant

Jeff Gordon

Rusty Wallace

Jack Ingram

Ernie Irvan

Dale Jarrett

Ned Jarrett

Junior Johnson

Terry Labonte

Fred Lorenzen

Mark Martin

Hershel McGriff

Cotton Owens (died June 7, 2012)

Marvin Panch (died December 31, 2015)

Benny Parsons (died December 31, 2007)

David Pearson (died November 12, 2018)

Lee Petty (died April 5, 2000)

Richard Petty 

Ricky Rudd

Herb Thomas (died August 9, 2000)

Darrell Waltrip

Rex White

Glen Wood (died January 18, 2019)

Cale Yarborough


DECEASED DRIVERS FEATURED ON LITHOGRAPH:

Davey Allison

Neil Bonnett

Red Byron

Richie Evans

Ralph Earnhardt

Ray Hendrick

Bobby Isaac

Alan Kulwicki

Tiny Lund

Tim Richmond

Fireball Roberts

Marshall Teague

Curtis Turner

Joe Weatherly

Bob Welborn

LeeRoy Yarbrough


Size: Approx. 39" x 26"

Authentication: PSA/DNA Letter of Authentication 

Signatures: Signed Boldly in Black Pencil with a consistent PSA/DNA assigned grade of Near Mint/Mint 9

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Item # 0237 - Nascar's 50 Greatest Drivers Signed Lithograph - PSA/DNA

  • Product Code: FRA-000396
  • Availability: In Stock
  • $9,950.00


Tags: NASCAR'S 50, Greatest Drivers, Multi-Signed Lithograph

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