UPDATE #2: I hear Jason Keller may drive for a BGN team co-owned by Jack Roush and Greg Pollex in 1998(12-3-97); and I hear Jason Keller will make an announcement on his BGN plans for 1998 soon(12-16-97) and another source tells me this is a solid rumor(12-17-97); Press Release: Keller to Drive for Progressive Motorsports BGN Team – A group of investors including Joe Keller)Jason’s Father) and Steve de Souza have joined forces with veteran NASCAR Busch competitor, Jason Keller to form Progressive Motorsports LLC, and will field a NASCAR Busch Grand National team in 1998. The team also announced that another NASCAR Busch series veteran, Jamie Jones, has been named as crew chief for the new operation, which will be located in the Charlotte area. We are extremely excited about this program and the quality of individuals involved,” said de Souza, a former F-1 powerboat racing champion. Our company represents many years of successful experience in NASCAR racing. Our goal is excellence, and we fully expect to enter into 1998 as a competitive race team, with the potential to win events. Our stable of cars is being prepared, we are securing personnel, a new facility, and are in the process of seeking sponsorship. We feel ready to meet the challenge and are fully committed.”, the car will be the #57 Chevy and retain last years owner points(12-18-97)
