Rudd will NOT test at Daytona UPDATE 3: PRN’s Garage Pass radio show reports that Ricky Rudd will not test the #28 Havoline Ford next week at Daytona. Andy Hillenburg will test the car for Robert Yates Racing(1-7-2002) UPDATE: Ricky Rudd, who had a back operation several weeks ago, may miss next week’s Winston Cup test session. Rudd is supposed to meet with his doctor later this week. If his doctor clears him to drive, he will participate. If not, Andy Hillenburg will sub for Rudd during the test session.(Daytona Beach News Journal)(1-9-2002) UPDATE 2: Robert Yates, owner of Ricky Rudd’s #28 Fords, said Wednesday that Rudd will not participate in next week’s preseason test at Daytona. Driver Andy Hillenburg will work with Rudd’s team instead. Rudd had back surgery in the off-season and is still recovering. Yates said Rudd’s team may test at another track this month, but Rudd will not participate in any testing prior to arriving in Daytona next month for Speedweeks.(That’s Racin’)(1-9-2002) UPDATE 3: Ricky Rudd arrived for the start of Monday’s testing [at Daytona], but he’s here to observe and not drive. Because Rudd is still healing from a recent back surgery, Andy Hillenburg is driving the #28 Yates Racing Ford. Rudd will take the wheel when Speed Weeks starts next month.(Daytona Beach News Journal)(1-15-2002)
