Brian Conz of Livonia, MI, is scheduled to drive the #34 Scottish Rite Chevy for owner Frank Cicci Jr. in 2007. Conz is a veteran of the ARCA/REMAX Series but has competed only sparingly in recent years. Supposedly because of his inactivity, Conz wasn’t approved by NASCAR to compete in the season-opening race at Daytona. The team has yet to sign a substitute driver for Conz at Daytona. Jeff Fuller tested the #34 Chevy at Daytona last month. Supposedly Randy LaJoie was considered but has other commitments and is not available.(paraphrased from the Elmira Star Gazette)(2-1-2007)
UPDATE: Hearing Mike Bliss will run the #34 Chevy for Cicci at Daytona.(2-3-2007)
UPDATE 2: Frank Cicci Racing announced that Mike Bliss will pilot the #34 Scottish Rite Chevy during the Orbitz 300 on February 17th. Owner Frank Cicci said, “Im confident that Mike will do a great job. He did an excellent job for us last season and were excited to have him back. Its unfortunate that Brian [Conz] is unable to start off the season with us however, we look forward to the necessary testing to enable him to get behind the wheel as soon as possible.” Mike Bliss had a strong run in Texas with a 12th place finish with the team in 2006. Brian Conz is currently having a positive test in the Scottish Rite Chevy in Las Vegas.(Frank Cicci Racing PR)(2-5-2007)
UPDATE 3: Steve Grissom is listed on NASCAR’s entry list for the race. Grissom is eligible for a past champions provisional.(2-14-2007)
