been told by some readers that Rick Mast [who last drove in the Cup series last May in the #90 Ford] was interviewed by WDBJ 7 on January 16th 2003. In the interview the News stated that Mast’s ailment was diagnosed in November of 2002. Mast stated that on a scale of 0% to 100% where 0% is dead and 100% is perfect health when he stopped driving, he was at 20% and he is now at 80%. Mast would not comment about his ailment, except to say that he has been working closely with NASCAR and a statement would be forth coming within a few weeks.(1-17-2003)
