Bill Elliott said Friday that he’s working on a plan to put his dirt racing buddy Ray Cook, and some other young drivers, in a driver development program that will allow them to drive Ray Evernham-prepared cars in ARCA, Busch or Craftsman Truck Series races. Elliott said Cook, from Brasstown, N.C., likely will be running some ARCA races before mid-summer. “We need to get him through the hurdles that ARCA requires as far as testing and all,” Elliott said. “I want to run him and some other guys, too.” Elliott said he won’t be the car owner. “I’ll be more like an adviser,” he said. “It’s more of a co-op deal [with Ray Evernham].” Elliott said he’s been impressed with Cook’s driving ability and knowledge of race cars.(Atlanta Journal-Constitution)(4-24-2004)
