2001 NASCAR Goodys Dash Series Champion, Cam Strader is exploring options to move to the BGN full time next season. Strader is pursuing a full-time ride, and may compete in the Dash Series events at Daytona, Charlotte, and Bristol as well in 2003. Strader was the rookie-of-the-year in the Dash Series in 2000. Veteran crew chief, Barry Owen has been the mentor on Straders Wesson Cooking Oil/Peter Pan Peanut Butter entry since 2000. More info at www.camstrader.com(11-23-2002)
AND Lee Tissot who has has raced UARA, All Pro, USAR ProCup, Late Models, and Sportsman. Tissot has two track championships at Asheville Motor Speedway [NC], Wins in UARA, All Pro, USAR ProCup, as well as Late Models. More info at www.leetissot.com
AND II NASCAR 2002 Goody’s Dash Champion – Jake Hobgood is searching for a new avenue to show his talents. He is the son of the 1994 Goody’s Dash Champion, Will Hobgood. Jake began his first full season of Dash racing in 1997 and just 5 years later he stands on top. For more info goto www.jakehobgood.com
AND III Justin Hobgood In Search of BGN Opportunity. In 2002 Justin finished 3rd in the NASCAR Goody’s Dash Points Standings, was the recipient of the Gatorade Front Runner Award, the Bud Pole Award with 5 poles, and 3 wins to his list on accomplishments. Justin is currently searching for an opportunity to use his experience from the Dash Series. More info at www.justinhobgood.com
AND IV: Chris Bingham and Park Place Racing, two time defending Grand Am Rolex Series GTS Champion is finalizing his plans to run in the Busch Series next year.(11-28-2002)
MORE: 2002 NASCAR Goody’s Dash Rookie of the Year, Chuck Gafrarar, is looking to add the BGN series to his options for the 2003 race season. Gafrarar will be in the #52 Icehouse/Highlands #52 Toyota at Daytona testing for the Dash Series. Gafrarar is a.seven time National Champion on the Pro Kart circuits and racked up his latest win a week after he received the Rookie of the Year award in Greensboro NC. More info at www.chuckgracer.com.(12-2-2002)
AND MORE: hearing that Clay Rogers has been meeting with some BGN teams [no idea which teams] that have shown some interest him. In 2001 Rogers drove as teammates with Matt Kenseth at Reiser Enterprises, in the #17 Visine BGN car. After the sponsorship left, Rogers was left seeking a ride. Rogers drove in the USAR Hooters Pro Cup Series throughout 2002.(12-3-2002)
