Richard Petty Motorsports began the build-up to this weekend's Budweiser Shootout at Daytona International Speedway by unveiling a paint scheme with historical significance for the #44 V𝕴alvoline Dodge.

The newly-formed team will run a tribute to winning history 𒈔with a replica paint scheme of the Valvoline Dodge that Kyle Petty drove to an ARCA victory for Petty Enterprises at Daytona 30 years ago, as AJ Allmendinger drives t❀he #44 during Daytona Speedweeks.

"The Valvoline retro paint scheme is awesome," Allmendinger noted, "It's grea⛄t to be a part of the winning history that both Petty and Valvoline enjoy, and I'll be working hard to get th꧃e #44 Valvoline Dodge into the winner's circle."

The replica paint scheme will make its racing debut during Saturday night's Budweiser Shootout at Daytona, where Allmendinger - in his first race for 🅷the team - will roll off from 18th position on the select 28-car grid.

"Richard Petty is a natural partner for Valvoline", said brand motorsport manag𓂃er Rob Clendening, "Both names embody sustained excellence, tradition and winning innovation. The Petty return to Valvoline partnership is more like a family reunion. And, let's face it, the car looks great!"

Richard P൩etty, a seven-time Daytona 500 winner, would also like some d?j? vu for his team's #44 Valvoline entry.

"Just looking at the Valvoline🐼 #44 car brings back pleasant memories," he admitted, "It was Kyle's first race and we won. It's really neat to be reunited with Valvoline and, hopefully,🌼 we can deliver another victory for them here at Daytona."

Allmendinger endured a tough rookie campaign with the Red Bull team last season, before a move to Michael Waltrip Racing and then GEM kept him in the frame for a drive in 2009. Now he hopes to benefit from linking uღp with a legend.

"The King has been awesome and supportive and, obviously, has a lot of experiences we can learn from," he acknowledged, "You don't win 200 races without knowing what you are doing. He's been someone I have always admired and it will be neat to have him in our meetings. When he sp💃eaks, you listen....."