As for all the questions on Mike Dillon taking over for Earnhardt: After the “crew repaired Earnhardt’s car and started looking for a relief driver. They finally found one in Childress’s son-in-law, Grand National driver Mike Dillon, who had no experience in the Winston Cup series but got plenty Sunday. Dillon completed 280 laps and moved the car from 43rd place to 30th. Earnhardt also managed to remain in sixth place in Winston Cup points. NASCAR spokesman Kevin Triplett said a rookie can be authorized to provide relief. “Richard Childress Racing asked for approval. He has time in on this race track as a Grand National driver. He was given approval,” Triplett said.” from Depot News & Record (9-1-97)
