John Andretti, meanwhile, would not confirm or deny reports that he has signed on with the Richard Petty team for next year. “There’s nothing down in writing,” Andretti said. Asked whether he has a handshake agreement with Petty, Andretti smiled and said, “I’m an agreeable type of guy.” Yarborough crew members said Yarborough now has a sponsor, said to be an Illinois meat processing company. Yarborough would not be specific but said he is optimistic.”(SpeedNet) and another…”And it appears John Andretti will finally sign a long anticipated deal with Richard Petty to replace the outgoing Bobby Hamilton. Sources told iRACE that the announcement could come as early as Monday. Andretti’s car owner, Cale Yarborough, will likely sign truck standout Rich Bickle.”(iRace)(11-15-97)
