Chris Stapleton just did something no one expected at the world famous Daytona 500. He took his ‘Blend No. 40’ whiskey recipe and turned it into a heavy metal weapon on wheels. Most people see a race car. But if you look closer, you are actually looking at a 3,300-pound bottle of liquor screaming across the asphalt. You really need to see the way the light hits this machine to believe it.
The car uses a secret paint job that mixes matte and gloss to look like liquid gold under the Florida sun. It is a strange mix of high class style and gritty dirt track soul. People are arguing about the name ‘Traveller’ as it has a fancy double ‘L’ like they use in England. But for NASCAR fans, that extra letter is just a badge of honor for the coolest car on the track.
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One viewer said the mix of finishes makes it the best looking car they have ever seen. Another fan mentioned they cannot wait to see those colors in the victory lane. People are cheering for a craft that takes time to get right.
{That double ‘L’ in Traveller is driving the spell-checkers crazy, but it sure looks good on a fender.}
The shiny paint is just the start of a much deeper story about two legends joining forces. Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Chris Stapleton spent a long time making sure this partnership felt real and not just like a commercial. They wanted the car to feel like a song that stays with you long after it is over.
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This second look shows how Chris Stapleton is hands on with everything he touches, from his music to his whiskey. He treats a car engine with the same respect he treats a guitar string. The audience loves seeing this side of him because it shows he actually cares about the details.
Chris Stapleton has a way of making the whole world stop and listen. He stays true to his roots while reaching for the stars, and this race car is just the latest chapter in that journey. Follow Chris Stapleton on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube to see where he goes next.