One friend who stood beside Earnhardt since its inception is none other than his iconic #3 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. The 1986 NASCAR Cup season ... although the 1984-1987 paint scheme was special.

NASCAR may be saying goodbye to the Monte Carlo. Although it has been the most successful car in Nextel Cup racing history, GM has apparently gotten approval from NASCAR to replace it.

While Chevy's racecars in the NASCAR Nextel Cup were already based on the Monte Carlo, next season's will be based on the Monte Carlo SS. What's the difference, you ask? In terms of shape ...

In a competitive field, John Ayers’ radically restyled 1970 Chevrolet Monte Carlo muscled its way to the front.