Hamilton probably out until Martinsville: Bobby Hamilton, who has been sidelined by injury for the last three Cup races, might miss at least three more. Hamilton suffered a broken shoulder and broken wrist in a Sept. 5 truck racing crash at Richmond. Team spokesman David Pepper said Hamilton might be unable to race for three more weeks. ”Right now Bobby’s looking at Martinsville [Oct. 20],” Pepper said. ”Charlotte [Oct. 13] hasn’t been entirely ruled out, but Bobby and his doctors will make that decision.” Greg Biffle has driven Hamilton’s #55 Chevy the past three races. Biffle made one Winston Cup start before taking over the #55, so he can run only three more races and still preserve his rookie status for next season. Biffle will drive the car this weekend at Kansas City, next week at Talladega, and the following week at Charlotte (Lowe’s Motor Speedway) if necessary.(Tennessean) UPDATE: Greg Biffle will be driving in two out of the next three races for Hamilton. Biffle will be behind the wheel of the #55 Schneider Electric Chevy this week at Kansas, and he will also be driving for Hamilton at Lowe’ Motor Speedway on Oct. 13 for the UAW-GM Quality 500. A driver has not been picked yet for the Oct. 6 race at Talladega.(Hendersonville Times-News)(9-24-2002)
