Speedwords, while checking rumors of McDonalds going to the Yates operation is hearing that a third team could be formed for the 2000 season. Texaco does not appear to be ready to leave what has been a very good relationship and Yates has the space in his new facility to house a third team there. Remember, Kenny Irwin’s #28 team moved to Harrisburg, NC earlier this season. At this point it does not appear that McDonalds will go to Yates (probably to the #25 car) but we have long heard the Yates organization has been courted by other major sponsors looking to get into a stable, competitive organization( Speedwords ). Jayski Notes: 1) In the next news note here, Sponsorships and restructuring , it mentions Yates doesn’t plan on a third team and 2) with the #24 having Pepsi as an associate, would McDonald’s go to Hendrick when McDonald’s has an exclusive contract woth Coke?? Could be intersting or nothing at all
