UPDATE 3: Ernie Irvan and MB2 Motorsports will make an announcement Friday at 12:30pm/et at Darlington Raceway regarding Irvan’s future plans in racing( NOL ) I have heard rumors saying Irvan will return to driving and rumors that he is retiring, looks like we (an I) will have to wait it out, he may retire, may sit the rest of the year or be back in a few weeks — UPDATE: From That’s Racin’ – Ernie Irvan, who has suffered injuries in numerous accidents recently in his career, has called a news conference for noon (EDT) Friday at Darlington Raceway to announce his retirement from Winston Cup racing. See the full story at: Irvan to announce retirement at That’s Racin’. Irvan is also co-owner of Irvan-Simo Motorsports, which has fielded entries in NASCAR’s Truck, Grand National and Winston Cup series this season. Irvan is expected to continue his role as a car owner — could Johnny Benson be a candidate for this ride? Irvan gave him his BGN start — UPDATE-ANNOUNCEMENT: NASCAR Winston Cup Series veteran Ernie Irvan, the 1991 Daytona 500 champion, announced his retirement from racing today. Irvan’s career was marked by remarkable success and three major wrecks, including one that nearly took his life. See the full story at NOL: Ernie Irvan announces retirement . No word on a full time replacement for Irvan in the #36 — UPDATE: I have added a written transcript to Irvan’s Retirement Press Conference at my Ernie Irvan Site , as many readers know, Ernie was ‘my’ driver and I have added a rarity to the site, my thoughts and opinion on Ernie and the retirement
