“Buddy Parrott has denied reports that he would leave Jack Roush and Jeff Burton at the end of the season to go to work for Robert Yates. Parrott’s two sons, Todd and Brad, already work for Yates. The elder Parrott is known for his ability to get the most out of young drivers, and Yates is hiring a rookie, Kenny Irwin, to take Irvan’s place next season.”(JournalNow)(8-23-97)
