Airman's NASCAR paint scheme design debuts Published April 27, 2022 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. “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 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.) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res 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.) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res 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.) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res Brockman was awe struck when he and his group turned the corner of the garage area when the idea in his head became a reality right in front of him gleaming in the sun. "Walking around the garage and seeing the car for the first time while the engine was roaring was incredible," said Brockman. "Then, when we were able to walk the car to the track and see it lined up and ready for battle is really when it became real." 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.) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res 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.) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res 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.) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res 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. "Watching the 43 Chevy fly around the track as a top ten contender all day was beyond an amazing feeling," Brockman said. 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.) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res 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.) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res 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.) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res 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. "Coming into that final lap, we thought he had it in the bag," said Brockman of Jones and his car. "I can only imagine he felt the same, but the speedway finish took over. Winners circle wasn’t in the cards but still a huge win for the Air Force." 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.) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res 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.) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res 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.) Photo Details / Download Hi-Res To read more about Brockman and his design, follow the link.