From Victory Lane Online: In an interesting story in the Virginian Pilot by Bob Zeller (sorry, they didn’t post it on their website), Darrell Waltrip’s recent success in the #1 Pennziol car has him rethinking his plan to retire after next year. DW had planned to hold his farewell tour in 1999, and was not even sure he would last that long. He was asked if he was sure he wants next year to be his last year, and if not, don’t promote the idea if he is not sure. His reply was “I can tell you right now, I’m not sure…” DW will return to the #17 car that he sold to Tim Beverly. Beverly has hired former Hendricks crew chief Phil Hammer, which could help the #17 car become more competitive than it was before DW sold it. Ron Hornaday will drive the #17 car this week in Sonoma. See the story atVictory Lane Online.(6-24-98)
