Although Thomas Pacconi Classics wont be returning as the primary sponsor of Innovative Motorsports driver Shane Hmiel, team owner George de Bidart says the team will continue racing the full schedule. The Winston-Salem, N.C.-based businessman pulled the former sponsors decals from Hmiels car at Charlotte, replacing them with Mikes Hard Lemonade. de Bidart refused to discuss the specifics of the split with Pacconi. Well have a different paint scheme on it next week, de Bidart said. Were probably gonna run another Mikes brand on it, like their hard ice tea or something like that.(Winston Cup Scene – need sub to read)(6-6-2002)
