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In 1973, Chevrolet introduced the second-generation Monte Carlo to the automobile market. This new Monte Carlo was larger than the previous generation. The front wheels were placed four inches farther forward than on the 1973 Chevrolet Malibus and 1972 Chevrolet Monte Carlos. However, the engines position was the same for these three models. The engine placement/weight distribution allowed the Monte Carlo to dominate on short tracks. 

Junior Johnson was first to realize the second-generation Monte Carlo's racing potential and entered one in the 1973 Nashville 420 for the racing legend, Cale Yarborough.The car started from the pole and led 196 laps until mechanical complications caused the car finish in fourteenth place. Soon, other teams began to notice the second-generation Monte Carlo and soon the car began to dominate NASCAR short track races.

James Hylton received his Monte Carlo from Richard Childress Racing (RCR) at the start of the 1977 season.  The Monte Carlo would become Hylton Motorsports' primary short and intermediate track car until the advent of the NASCAR mandated downsized chassis in 1981. The Hylton Motorsports Monte Carlo's highest achievement was during the 1979 Nashville 420 when it raced to a sixth place finish. The car retired to Hylton's barn until it was traded to RCR in 1992 for a motor. This historic automobile is currently on display at the RCR Museum located in Welcome, NC.