After weeks of rumbling it looks as though Johnny Sauter may finally be announced as the driver of the #1 James Finch Dodge. Although the driver had one more season under the Brewco Motorsports banner, a small snag in his contractual obligation could very well unravel the whole deal. While with Brewco, Sauter is unable to drive for a competing Busch Series team. But, if plans arise for him to drive a Nextel Cup effort, it gives him the excuse he needs to get out of his contract. As it appears now, Sauter will pilot the #1 next season with occasional starts also in the #09 Cup car.(BGNRacing.com)
AND James Finch is still trying to line up a full-time driver for his #1 Dodge Busch Series ride for next season.
Finch said Friday he had a driver ready to announce, but last-minute complications with the driver’s current team have held things up. Johnny Sauter, who currently drives the #27 Chevrolets for Brewco Motorsports and will drive Finch’s Cup car next weekend at Charlotte, has been Finch’s leading choice, sources said. Brewco officials maintain that Sauter remains under contract through the 2005 season.(ThatsRacin.com)(10-8-2004)
