Per the Charlotte Observer : Washington-Erving Racing has decided on the people with which it will fill several key positions for its debut season in 1998. Jimmy Martin, who has managed the business side of the Petty Enterprises racing operation, has been named general manager for the team owned by former NBA star Julius Erving(DrJ) and ex-NFL star Joe Washington. Details on Martin’s role will be announced this week. Jimmy Foster will drive the team’s BGN Fords, and team spokeswoman Kathy Thompson said a decision about a Winston Cup driver is close. Two drivers who now have Winston Cup rides will be made offers, she said. The new team won’t select a crew chief until it picks a driver(7-29-97)
