Before Ricky Craven could leave for Daytona there was just one more thing he had to do at home be there for the birth of his third child. Ricky and his wife, Cathleen, welcomed Lydia Cathleen Craven into the world at 8:47pm/et on Thursday, February 10. Lydia weighed in at 6 pounds, 13 ounces and was just under 20 inches long. She is absolutely beautiful, Craven said. Everybody should get to come home from the hospital on Friday so I can spend a few days with her before I leave for Daytona next week. This is the best start to SpeedWeeks Ive ever had. Lydia will not be in Daytona to cheer her father on while he drives the #99 Superchips Ford F-150 in next Fridays Craftsman Truck race, but she intends to watch live coverage on Speed Channel between feedings.(Roush Racing PR)(2-12-2005)
