hearing in light of David Stremme’s announcement that he will rtake over the #14 Navy ride in 2005, that Bruan Racing has released Stremme and will have Shane Hmiel in the #32 TrimSpa car starting at Atlanta.(10-24-2004)
UPDATE: FitzBradshaw Racing announced today that 2003 NASCAR Busch Series Rookie of the Year David Stremme will pilot the #14 Navy Accelerate your life TM Chevrolet Monte Carlo for the remaining four races of the season. On Friday, the U.S. Navy announced its sponsorship renewal with FitzBradshaw Racing for the 2005 season. The sponsorship parameters include a new driver, Stremme, and a new manufacturer and support team. The #14 Navy car will switch from a Chevrolet Monte Carlo to a Dodge Charger in 2005. In addition, FitzBradshaw Racing has entered into an alliance with Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates, which will provide full technical and engineering support. We werent sure if we were going to be able to get Stremme in the car for the remainder of the season, but were thrilled that we can. We can start working on our 05 program immediately, said FitzBradshaw Racing co-owner Armando Fitz. Crew chief Jay Guy will remain at the helm of the #14 for the remainder of the season. Randy Cox, who is employed by Chip Ganassi Racing and served as Stremmes crew chief at Braun Racing, will function as a consultant to FitzBradshaw Racing for the remainder of the year.(FitzBradshaw Racing PR)(10-25-2004)
