Among anticipated announcements this weekend, expect to hear that Kenny Irwin, Jr. will be named to replace Ernie Irvan in the Texaco/Havoline Ford for 1998. However, according to one source close to the situation, Yates might make the surprise announcement that he’s decided to re-sign Irvan, though for a much smaller price tag than Irvan had originally wanted. Terry Labonte says he’s not interested in Yates’ ride(JournalNow)(7-31-97)
