In an article about a possible MB2 BGN team in 2000, the Winston Cup Scene reports a comment from Jay Frye, GM of the MB2 Motorsports team: that the Winston Cup team with Ernie Irvan and M&M’s would continue intact next season and “We have a multi-year commitment with Ernie and are very pleased with him. And we hope this is Ernie’s last ride of his career. We want him here as long as he wants to continue driving”(WC Scene), note: the irvanfanclub.com reports that Ernie re-signed thru 2001 — UPDATE: but other sources tell me Irvan has not signed and that his contract is up at the end of this year and Irvan is keeping his options open for 2000, not sure what to make of it. Fans who recently met him at a few appearances said he gave every indication he’d be back in 2000 and even said his contract with the MB2 team is thru 2000. Plus I hear he may drive a few of the BGN events for the team, who plans to start a BGN team for 2000 — UPDATE 2: MB2 Motorsports announced Tuesday that it has exercised its contract option with driver Ernie Irvan, and the team is set to enter the 2000 season, marking the third year of competition with Irvan( Irvan Fan Club Site )
