Airman's NASCAR paint scheme design debuts

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  • By Samuel King Jr.
TALLADEGA, Ala. --  

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. 

Airman paint scheme design at Talladega

Airman paint scheme design at Talladega

Tech. Sgt. Andrew Brockman, 96th Maintenance Group, stands next to the Air Force-sponsored NASCAR car at Talladega Superspeedway April 24, 2022 in Alabama. Brockman received a trip to the NASCAR race after winning an AFRS and Petty GMS design contest to create a paint scheme for one of the 2022 Air Force-sponsored cars. The Airman saw his car design come to life and even lead the race during various points of the race. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
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Air Force-sponsored car at Talladega

Air Force-sponsored car at Talladega

The Air Force-sponsored #43 Petty GMS Chevrolet goes through last minute checks before the Talladega Superspeedway NASCAR race April 24, 2022 in Alabama. Tech. Sgt. Andrew Brockman, 96th Maintenance Group, created the Air Force heritage B-29 Superfortress paint scheme that appeared on the car during the race. Driver, Erik Jones and the Air Force car led the NASCAR race multiple times and was in front until the final lap, ultimately finishing sixth. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
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Paint scheme creator sees car design at Talladega

Paint scheme creator sees car design at Talladega

Tech. Sgt. Andrew Brockman, 96th Maintenance Group, and his spouse Valerie, pose for a selfie at Talladega Superspeedway April 24, 2022 in Alabama. Brockman received a trip to the NASCAR race after winning an Air Force Recruiting Service and Petty GMS design contest to create a paint scheme for one of the 2022 Air Force-sponsored cars. The Airman saw his car design come to life and even lead the race during various points of the NASCAR race. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
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“We wanted to showcase the talent of our Airmen outside of their normal jobs and then let the NASCAR fans decide their favorite design,” said Master Sgt. Shawn Emmerling, Air Force Recruiting Service events marketing. “This paint design doesn’t just represent Air Force Recruiting, but it reflects the entire Air Force and our heritage.”

Airman paint scheme design at Talladega

Airman paint scheme design at Talladega

Tech. Sgt. Andrew Brockman, (fifth in uniform) 96th Maintenance Group, salutes with other Airmen during the National Anthem and flyover at Talladega Superspeedway April 24, 2022 in Alabama. Brockman received a trip to the NASCAR race after winning an Air Force Recruiting Service and Petty GMS design contest to create a paint scheme for one of the 2022 Air Force-sponsored cars. The Airman saw his car design come to life and even lead the race during various points of the NASCAR race. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
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Airman paint scheme design at Talladega

Airman paint scheme design at Talladega

Tech. Sgt. Andrew Brockman, 96th Maintenance Group, stands next to the Air Force-sponsored NASCAR car at Talladega Superspeedway April 24, 2022 in Alabama. Brockman received a trip to the NASCAR race after winning an AFRS and Petty GMS design contest to create a paint scheme for one of the 2022 Air Force-sponsored cars. The Airman saw his car design come to life and even lead the race during various points of the race. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
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Air Force-sponsored car at Talladega

Air Force-sponsored car at Talladega

Erik Jones and the Air Force-sponsored #43 car lead the Talladega Superspeedway NASCAR race heading to the final lap April 24, 2022 in Alabama. Tech. Sgt. Andrew Brockman, 96th Maintenance Group, created the Air Force heritage B-29 Superfortress paint scheme that appeared on the car during the race. Jones and the Air Force car led the NASCAR race multiple times and was in front until the final lap, ultimately finishing sixth. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
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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.

Airman paint scheme design at Talladega

Airman paint scheme design at Talladega

Tech. Sgt. Andrew Brockman, 96th Maintenance Group, and his spouse Valerie, stand on the start-finish line of the Talladega Superspeedway April 24, 2022 in Alabama. Brockman received a trip to the NASCAR race after winning an AFRS and Petty GMS design contest to create a paint scheme for one of the 2022 Air Force-sponsored cars. The Airman saw his car design come to life and even lead the race during various points of the NASCAR race. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
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Air Force-sponsored car at Talladega

Air Force-sponsored car at Talladega

Erik Jones and the Air Force-sponsored #43 car flies by his pit box while leading the Talladega Superspeedway NASCAR race April 24, 2022 in Alabama. Tech. Sgt. Andrew Brockman, 96th Maintenance Group, created the Air Force heritage B-29 Superfortress paint scheme that appeared on the car during the race. Jones and the Air Force car led the NASCAR race multiple times and was in front until the final lap, ultimately finishing sixth. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
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Airman paint scheme design at Talladega

Airman paint scheme design at Talladega

Tech. Sgt. Andrew Brockman, (fifth in uniform) 96th Maintenance Group, salutes with other Airmen during the National Anthem and flyover at Talladega Superspeedway April 24, 2022 in Alabama. Brockman received a trip to the NASCAR race after winning an Air Force Recruiting Service and Petty GMS design contest to create a paint scheme for one of the 2022 Air Force-sponsored cars. The Airman saw his car design come to life and even lead the race during various points of the NASCAR race. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
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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.

Airman paint scheme design at Talladega

Airman paint scheme design at Talladega

Tech. Sgt. Andrew Brockman, 96th Maintenance Group, stands next to NASCAR driver, Erik Jones, before the Talladega Superspeedway race April 24, 2022 in Alabama. Brockman received a trip to the NASCAR race after winning an AFRS and Petty GMS design contest to create a paint scheme for one of the 2022 Air Force-sponsored cars. The Airman saw his car design come to life and even lead the race during various points of the race. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
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Air Force-sponsored car at Talladega

Air Force-sponsored car at Talladega

The Air Force-sponsored #43 car’s pit crew changes tires and fills up the gas tank during the Talladega Superspeedway NASCAR race April 24, 2022 in Alabama. Tech. Sgt. Andrew Brockman, 96th Maintenance Group, created the Air Force heritage B-29 Superfortress paint scheme that appeared on the car during the race. Driver, Erik Jones, and the Air Force car led the NASCAR race multiple times and was in front until the final lap, ultimately finishing sixth. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
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Air Force-sponsored car at Talladega

Air Force-sponsored car at Talladega

Erik Jones and the Air Force-sponsored #43 car leads the Talladega Superspeedway NASCAR race April 24, 2022 in Alabama. Tech. Sgt. Andrew Brockman, 96th Maintenance Group, created the Air Force heritage B-29 Superfortress paint scheme that appeared on the car during the race. Jones and the Air Force car led the NASCAR race multiple times and was in front until the final lap, ultimately finishing sixth. (U.S. Air Force photo/Samuel King Jr.)
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