hearing Scott Riggs has signed to drive the #10 MBV Valvoline Pontiac in 2004. See past news on the rumor on my #10 Team News and Links page , Hearing Riggs Busch crew chief, Doug Randolph, could be headed to the #10 team with him.(10-15-2003) UPDATE: been told that that Scott Riggs has signed, and will replace Johnny Benson in the #10 Valvoline Pontiac for 2004. Benson has a year left on his contract, and the team would honor their financial commitment if Benson does not land another ride. The team has no plans to run a third car in 2004. This will be a complete makeover for the MBV #10, a partnership of MB2 Racing and the Valvoline Company, following crew chief James Ince’s release a few weeks ago. Ince and Benson have been with the team since its formation.(10-15-2003) UPDATE 2: Johnny Benson said he’s just been told by General Manager Jay Frye he won’t be back as a driver next season, so Benson is putting out his resume. Richard Childress and DEI are the top two car owners working the market — DEI had considered hiring Busch star Scott Riggs, but Riggs is expected to take Benson’s place at the Frye team, which is now being run by mega-owner Rick Hendrick. Benson is also under consideration by car owners Cal Wells and Kyle Petty.( Winston Salem Journal )(10-18-2003) UPDATE 3: Fox Sports Net’s Totally NASCAR reported on Monday’s show that Scott Riggs will make an announcement on Tuesday concerning his 2004 plans: Expect Scott Riggs to make an announcement on Tuesday at noon ET that he’ll be making it official he’ll be going to the MB2 Motorsports team to drive the Valvoline Pontiac.(Fox Sports Net’s Totally NASCAR)(10-20-2003) UPDATE 4: the announcement will now come later this week, NOT today.(10-21-2003)
