on Speed Channel’s NASCAR Live Friday, Bob Dillner reported that Bill Davis Racing will make his driver announcements for 2007 at Bristol Motor Speedway next weekend, as reported Dave Blaney will return to the Caterpillar car in 2007, it has been rumored that Jeremy Mayfield will drive the 2nd Toyota, no word on a sponsor and no word on Bill Lester’s plans as he was rumored as having a shot at the 2nd BDR Cup ride in 2007.(Speed Channel’s NASCAR Live)(8-19-2006)
UPDATE – Mayfield signs with BDR: Jeremy Mayfield has signed a 3-year contract with options with Bill Davis Racing. BDR will make the formal announcement during a press conference Friday [at Bristol] when the organization will map out it’s plans for 2007 and beyond. Team General Manager Mike Brown says Mayfield “Is everything we’ve been looking for. He’s the kind of driver that was available that was marketable. Obviously he’s had success the last couple of years winning races and being in the chase. It’s exactly what we needed to facilitate a multi-year deal with a new and exciting sponsor.” Brown likes the Mayfield-Tommy Baldwin driver/crew chief combo saying “Tommy’s spent a couple of years with him at Evernham so he knows what he likes in cars. From that standpoint we’ve got a bonus there.” Mayfield may not race competitively the rest of this season however he is expected to test beginning next week at Kentucky and Nashville.(PRN’s Garage Pass Radio Show)(8-20-2006)
