There appears to be some trouble with the Big Daddy’s BBQ sponsorship announced last month for the No. 90 Fords owned by Junie Donlavey. A NASCAR source said Donlavey gave the sponsor this weekend as a deadline to make the first payment on the deal. Rookie driver Mike Harmon was scheduled to appear at a luncheon at the NMPA convention on Sunday, but he was a no-show.( That’s Racin’ ) — Contract was signed Friday, final details were worked out; both parties signed Friday, all parties and everything going forward; Mark Harmon’s no show had no bearing on the contract details; also it is noted that other rookies did not show up either. Confirm CONTRACT WAS SIGNED FRIDAY. Source talked to Junie at 11:55 CDT and he said “Contract signed with Big Daddys Friday!” Everything is a go. — Talk last weekend about possible problems with the sponsorship for Junie Donlavey’s Winston Cup team was apparently unfounded. Big Daddy’s BBQ and Donlavey, the veteran Cup team owner based in Richmond, finalized details of their 1999 deal on Friday and everything appears to be set for the year ahead. Mike Harmon will drive the #90 Fords beginning with the Daytona 500 on Feb. 14.( That’s Racin’ )
