BGN driver Casey Mears is a candidate to drive Hendrick Motorsports’ #5 Chevy in the BGN series next season. Mears, 24, is under contract with Team Jesel and the #66 Dodge through next season, but the team has been unable to secure sponsorship. The team had hoped to have its sponsorship situation settled by mid-October. “I have a commitment with Team Jesel through next season and unless that changes, there is nothing to discuss,” Mears said. Ricky Hendrick drove the #5 until he stepped out of the car this month and retired from full-time competition citing lingering affects from an accident he had in March. Former series champion David Green is finishing the season in the car and has scored two top-10 finishes in his first two starts with the team.(ThatsRacin.com)(10-25-2002)
