Vintage camera view: 2022 Darlington throwback weekend

By Zack Albert | Published: May 11, 2022 71

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Fresh from the darkroom, the real film from Darlington Raceway's 2022 edition of NASCAR Throwback Weekend has developed. In true retro fashion, NASCAR.com's Zack Albert worked the garage area and pit lane all weekend with a vintage camera, capturing the sights and scenes from the tripleheader weekend. In loose chronological order, here are the photos that emerged from the developing room from the nine rolls shot over three days.

(Editor's note: The camera used was a Rolleicord V twin lens made in the mid-1950s at 75mm f/3.5 with ISO 400 medium-format film.)

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Looking through the viewfinder and focusing in on Jeff Gordon in pre-race ceremonies.

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The bright orange No. 52 throwback for NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver Stewart Friesen on the grid Friday afternoon at Darlington Raceway.

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The No. 25 entry for Matt DiBenedetto sports a Sterling Marlin tribute on the Darlington Raceway pit road.

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Hailie Deegan debriefs with her No. 1 team's crew after practice at Darlington Raceway.

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Corey Heim exits his No. 51 Toyota after practice at Darlington Raceway.

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Derek Kraus and his No. 19 crew talk it over after Camping World Truck practice.

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From left, Chase Elliott, Tommy Joe Martins and Josh Bilicki await the start of Xfinity Series practice at Darlington Raceway.

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Ryan Vargas loads in to his No. 6 JD Motorsports Chevrolet for Xfinity Series practice at Darlington Raceway.

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The Cup Series garage opened Friday at Darlington for pre-qualifying inspection. Here, Joe Gibbs Racing crew members get their Goodyear tires in order.

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The No. 21 Wood Brothers Racing Ford sits in the inspection line at Darlington Raceway.

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The No. 7(77) Spire Motorsports Chevrolet awaits its turn with Cup Series inspectors at Darlington Raceway.

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Brad Keselowski's No. 6 RFK Racing Ford in line for inspection on Throwback Weekend's opening day, carrying a Mark Martin look.

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More tire prep in the Cup Series garage at Darlington Raceway.

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The Nemechek family -- John Hunter, Taylor and 1-year-old Aspen -- on the Truck Series starting grid at Darlington Raceway.

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Veteran Todd Bodine prepares to hop in for his 796th NASCAR national series start. He netted his first top-10 finish in the Truck Series since 2012 in the Dead On Tools 200.

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Chase Purdy gets ready for driving duty in the No. 61 Hattori Racing Enterprises Toyota at Darlington Raceway.

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Cup Series regular Ross Chastain poses for photos just before his second Truck Series start of the year.

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A NASCAR official looks over the frontstretch shortly before the start of the Dead On Tools 200 at Darlington Raceway.

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A brief bit of sunny skies greeted the early portion of Darlington Raceway's Saturday schedule. Chase Elliott's Jimmy Means-inspired No. 9 Chevrolet sits first on the practice and qualifying grid.

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Chase Elliott and crew chief Alan Gustafson talk shop before Cup Series practice at Darlington Raceway.

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William Byron exits his No. 24 Chevrolet after a practice run at Darlington Raceway. His car gives a nod to the flames paint scheme once fielded by four-time champion Jeff Gordon.

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The bright No. 43 Petty GMS Racing Chevrolet for Erik Jones sits on the grid at Darlington Raceway.

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Joey Logano watches a practice group make laps Saturday morning at Darlington Raceway.

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Trackhouse Racing teammates Daniel Suárez, left, and Ross Chastain discuss their practice laps during a break in the action at Darlington Raceway.

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A Petty GMS Racing crewman changes tires on the No. 42 Chevy for Ty Dillon during Saturday's practice and qualifying sessions.

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Alex Bowman sits atop the pit wall near his Mark Martin-inspired No. 48 Chevrolet during Saturday's session at Darlington Raceway.

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Back in the garage, the Wood Brothers Racing crew looks over the No. 21 Ford for Harrison Burton. The rookie paid tribute to his father, Jeff, with the team's throwback design.

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Kyle Busch looks on during a break in practice and qualifying at Darlington Raceway.

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The cars of Denny Hamlin, Kyle Larson, Todd Gilliland and Austin Dillon line up at the end of pit road during a break in Saturday practice.

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Brad Keselowski and crew chief Matt McCall check over the data during Saturday's sessions at Darlington Raceway.

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William Byron and advisor Max Papis make notes after Saturday's on-track action at Darlington Raceway.

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Daniel Suárez checks the scoring pylon in the pit area at Darlington Raceway.

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Tyler Reddick gives MRN Radio's Steve Post the lowdown after qualifying at Darlington Raceway.

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On the Xfinity Series starting grid, Sam Mayer (center) and his JR Motorsports crew listen in to Rick Mast, who inspired the No. 1 team's retro design.

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Myatt Snider leans on the No. 31 Jordan Anderson Racing Chevy that dials the clock back to a long-ago Ken Schrader look.

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David Starr smiles for the camera alongside his No. 08 Ford during pre-race for Saturday's Mahindra Roxor 200.

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Justin Allgaier looks on from the starting grid beside his No. 7 Chevrolet that fashions a retro Dale Earnhardt look.

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A Richie Evans theme suits the No. 35 entry of Modified ace Patrick Emerling, who made his sixth career Xfinity Series start.

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Stefan Parsons goes retro with the choice of sunglasses and his No. 99 Chevrolet, which conjures up memories of his father, Phil, and his driving career.

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South Carolina native Jeremy Clements greets guests alongside his Bud Moore-Dale Earnhardt tribute car for Darlington. The best in show trophy for the Xfinity Series throwback vote sits atop his No. 51 entry.

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Josh Bilicki's No. 44 Chevy is pushed back to the garage after 200 miles at Darlington Raceway.

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The winning No. 7 car of Justin Allgaier (foreground) in the post-race inspection line alongside the No. 19 of Brandon Jones.

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The battle-scarred No. 48 Chevrolet of Tyler Reddick gets a push through the Darlington Raceway garage after Saturday's 200-miler.

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Overcast skies blanket race-day Sunday morning at Darlington Raceway.

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A classic Rusty Wallace No. 27 Pontiac sits among the classic cars in the fan zone near the main grandstand at Darlington Raceway.

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Details of the vintage No. 87 Oldsmobile in the fan zone at Darlington Raceway.

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Fans check out a pair of Allison family entries on race day at Darlington Raceway.

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FOX Sports' Mike Joy, left, chats in the Darlington garage area with former NASCAR flagman Jimmy Howell.

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The pole-starting No. 22 Team Penske Ford for Joey Logano sits quietly on the starting grid for the Goodyear 400.

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NASCAR senior advisor Mike Helton, left, has a pre-race chat with South Carolina lieutenant governor Pamela Evette and her husband, David, outside the Cup Series hauler.

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Veteran broadcaster Dr. Jerry Punch dons the headset once more as he interviews Team Penske's Austin Cindric during pre-race at Darlington Raceway.

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Hendrick Motorsports crew check over the No. 5 Chevrolet for Kyle Larson in the Cup Series garage before pushing it to the starting grid.

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The No. 78 Live Fast Motorsports Ford for BJ McLeod awaits its own push to pit road for Sunday's 400-miler.

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A pair of historic Wood Brothers Racing No. 21 entries from different eras await their turn at pace laps at Darlington Raceway.

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Details of the No. 51 Ford for Cody Ware on the starting grid at Darlington Raceway.

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FOX Sports broadcast teammates Chris Myers, left, and Clint Bowyer deliver the pre-race show on Darlington Raceway's pit road.

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Kevin Harvick has a family moment with his children on the Darlington grid as No. 4 crew chief Rodney Childers looks on.

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Retro details abound on the No. 42 Petty GMS Racing Chevrolet for Ty Dillon, which hearkens back to Lee Petty.

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Bubba Wallace poses for photos with guests beside the 23XI Racing No. 23 Toyota at Darlington Raceway.

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NASCAR Hall of Famer Mark Martin looks inside the RFK Racing Ford for Brad Keselowski. The No. 6 entry sported a look from Martin's 2004 season with the team.

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Kyle Busch looks over his No. 18 Toyota shortly before the start of Sunday's Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway.

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Harrison Burton and his girlfriend, Jenna Petty, pose for photos during pre-race ceremonies at Darlington Raceway.

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Chris Buescher and guests line up beside his No. 17 RFK Racing Ford on pit road.

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The Clint Bowyer-inspired No. 15 Ford of JJ Yeley sits on the pit road before the Goodyear 400.

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Reigning Cup Series champ Kyle Larson has a last-minute chat with Hendrick Motorsports vice chairman Jeff Gordon at Darlington Raceway.

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Christopher Bell loads into the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota before the Goodyear 400.

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Joey Logano eases into the No. 22 Ford before the command to fire engines at Darlington Raceway.

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NASCAR Hall of Famer Red Farmer, 89, sits behind the wheel of the No. 21 Ford once raced by fellow Alabama Gang driver Neil Bonnett.

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Erik Jones brings the No. 43 Chevrolet in for pit stops during the Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway.

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Hendrick Motorsports tire changer Jeff Cordero watches the on-track action from the No. 24 pit area during Sunday's 400-miler.