Robbie Knievel, son of the legendary motorcycle stuntman Evel, announced that he will race in the NASCAR Busch North Series for Verres Racing of Manchester, NH. Knievel, who has no stock car racing background, will join three-time past Busch North champion Jamie Aube in a two-car championship effort. Knievel, who resides in Washington state, will fly to races during the 18-race Busch North season and will also run in a limited number of Busch Grand National races down South with Verres Racing.(Union Leader)(1-5-2001)
