American Equipment Racing announced today they have replaced David Green as their driver, effective immediately. Howard “Buz” McCall, owner of the No. 96 Caterpillar-sponsored Winston Cup team made the announcement this afternoon. “We are very happy to hear that David has had a good checkup with his doctor on Monday (June 8) and received notice that his shoulder was not broken,” said McCall. “We were very concerned for his well-being last Saturday night at Richmond and felt that his sitting out the race was the best course of action.” McCall was referring to the broken shoulder Green sustained in a crash in Bristol, Tenn., on Aug. 23, 1997, which was thought to be re-injured when he crashed during the MBNA Platinum 400 at Dover, Del., on May 31. “Our performance over the past two seasons failed to meet our expectations,” continued McCall. “A change was in the best interest of both parties. David Green has done a commendable job in making the transition from the NASCAR Busch Grand National ranks to the Winston Cup Series, and we thank him for his effort. David is a good driver with good skills. We wish him the best.” Birmingham, Ala., native Hut Stricklin has been named to drive McCall’s Caterpillar Chevrolet in Sunday’s Miller 400 at Michigan Speedway on Sun., June 14.(Press Release)(6-10-98)
