A source with Robert Yates Racing said Tuesday during the test session at the Lowe’s Motor Speedway, that the team has been informed that Elliott Sadler is stepping out from behind the wheel of the #90 for a while to allow the development drivers, Stephen Leict and Matt McCall to get more seat-time. Both Leicht and McCall are hoping to run the Carquest 300 at LMS at the end of the month. McCall however had a tough day testing on Tuesday after wrecking his machine. Leicht is entered in Darlington this weekend while McCall will run the ARCA event in Kentucky.(BGNRacing.com)(05-10-2006)
UPDATE: CitiFinancial and Robert Yates Racing announced today a committed approach to accelerate their driver development program. Effective immediately, Stephen Leicht and Matt McCall are going to assume increased driving duties for the #90 CitiFinancial Ford Fusion and will be sharing the seat for the remainder of the 2006 NASCAR Busch Series races. Elliott Sadler will continue to fulfill his role as Leicht’s and McCall’s mentor throughout the remainder of the season. Sadler will continue endorsing the CitiFinancial brand and carry the CitiFinancial associate sponsorship on his #38 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series car.(Robert Yates Racing PR)(5-12-2006)
