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All angles: Dale Earnhardt’s Chevy Nova at Darlington throwback weekend

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. brought his father's freshly restored Chevy Nova racer to Darlington Raceway for a role in NASCAR Throwback Weekend. Check out all angles of the car as part of the festivities for Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity Series race (1 p.m. ET on FS1).

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The No. 8 Dale Earnhardt Nova back in the NASCAR Xfinity Series garage at Darlington Raceway. The car was a multiple race winner during the series' earlier years as a NASCAR national tour.

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Harrison Burton tries the No. 8 Nova on for size with Noah Gragson showing him some of the features.

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The pristine interior of the restored No. 8 Nova.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. chats with team officials and other visitors in the NASCAR Xfinity Series garage.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. climbs in to drive the car to the frontstretch before pace laps for the Steakhouse Elite 200.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. chats with Darlington Raceway president Kerry Tharp before Saturday's race.

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The No. 8 Nova at the end of pit road before Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity Series event.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Darlington Raceway president Kerry Tharp pose for pictures on pit road.

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