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AJ/Irwin/Rudd:

AJ Foyt’s car will be green with the #14, the number Foyt made famous as an Indy-car. Foyt said he’s talked to a couple of drivers. Kenny Irwin, who leaves Robert Yates Racing after this season, said he has talked with Foyt. The car owner is looking for a particular type of driver. Foyt said he was interested in purchasing Ricky Rudd’s team but couldn’t wait for Rudd to decide what to do. Rudd has set a Sept. 15 deadline on finding a sponsor. If he doesn’t find a sponsor by that date, he will allow his employees to look elsewhere for other jobs. Rudd is looking for a sponsor after Tide announced in June it would not stay with the team after this season( News and Record ) Jayski Note: Looks like Rudd is close to sponsorship, see earlier story