May 1, 1999
- Ince Back: James Ince, who left the #16 Roush Racing team a few weeks ago as Kevin Lepage’s crew chief, has signed on as a consultant with the #30 Bahari Racing team and driver Derrike Cope(RPM2Nite/SpeedNet)(5-1-1999)
- Donlavey Sponsor UPDATE 1: I am hearing Lucas Oil Products out of Corona, CA. will serve as the #90 Junie Donlavey team primary sponsor at California this weekend with driver Hut Stricklin. Lucas Oil Productsis a world leader in heavy duty and high performance lubricants and involved in Motorsports.(4-29-1999) — UPDATE 1: The #90 didn’t amke the show, so Stricklin and Lucis won’t be racing, unless Lucas lines up with another team(like the #98??)(5-1-1999)
- Rudd to sell? Ricky Rudd says he’s close to selling a portion of his team, Rudd Performance Motorsports. Although Rudd, 42, wouldn’t reveal the name of the investor, he did say the potential partner has a “strong big-business background.” Rudd says the venture will allow him to add a second team next season. He denied speculation that he’s talking with owner/driver Bill Elliott of Dawsonville about forming a multi-car team. Rudd also said he’s in negotiations with Tide to renew their sponsorship, which expires at the end of this season(icFlorida)(5-1-1999)
- Road Test School: Since the teams are on the West Coast, several drivers are taking time to test at Sears Point, and some of NASCAR’s newest drivers, such as Tony Stewart and Elliott Sadler, have gone back to school for a few days, road-racing school(PitNow)(5-1-1999)
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