Bill Elliott - Jayski's NASCAR Silly Season Site

The Pits:

The #28 Texaco/Havoline Ford pit crew earned a $10,000 paycheck and an additional unexpected $5,000 bonus from driver Kenny Irwin last night at Speed Street. During the Second Annual Coca-Cola Racing Family Pit Crew Challenge, NASCAR's unsung heroes, pit crews, received...

Elliott Paint UPDATE 1:

I hear Bill Elliott will run an Inspector Gadget(Disney Movie) paint scheme sometime in early in the summer -- UPDATE 1: I hear the scheme will be run at Loudon, NH on July 11th...

Elliott Crew Chief UPDATE 1 and crew:

Wayne Orme is Bill Elliott's new crew chief on the #94 Ford( Times-Dispatch / That's Racin' ) -- UPDATE 1: Bill Elliott Racing has named Wayne Orme (OR-me) crew chief of the #94 McDonald's Ford Taurus. In addition, the team has added Gordy Arbitter, front tire changer...

Elliott Crew Chief:

Since Jerry Pitts' who was Bill Elliotts interim crew chief on the #94 McDonalds Ford left to take the crew chief job with the #98 team, Ernie Elliott will handle the duties for right now until a replacement is found...

#98 Crew Chief:

Jerry Pitts, former crew chief at Bill Elliott Racing will take over the crew chief duties at the #98 Yarborough-Burdette Motorsports team and driver Rick Mast. Michael McSwain left the #98 to take the crew chief job with the #10(RPM2Nite)...

#98 Crew Chief:

#98 Crew Chief: Jerry Pitts, former crew chief at Bill Elliott Racing will take over the crew chief duties at the #98 Yarborough-Burdette Motorsports team and driver Rick Mast. Michael McSwain left the #98 to take the crew chief job with the #10(RPM2Nite)...

Elliott in the Money UPDATE 1:

Elliott in the Money UPDATE 1: Bill Elliott, driver of the McDonald's Ford Taurus, is in position to reach $20 million in NASCAR Winston Cup career earnings at this weekend's California 500 in Fontana, CA, if he earns $32,451. This would make Elliott the third driver...

McDonald’s News UPDATE 2:

There could be an announcement as soon as Saturday on McDonald's racing sponsorship plans for 2000 and beyond. Elliott's deal runs through the end of next season, and McDonald's plans to honor that contract. It appears likely that McDonald's will sponsor a second team...

McDonald’s News UPDATE 2:

There could be an announcement as soon as Saturday on McDonald's racing sponsorship plans for 2000 and beyond. Elliott's deal runs through the end of next season, and McDonald's plans to honor that contract. It appears likely that McDonald's will sponsor a second team...

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 ...

Elliott in the Money UPDATE 1:

Bill Elliott, driver of the McDonald's Ford Taurus, is in position to reach $20 million in NASCAR Winston Cup career earnings at this weekend's California 500 in Fontana, CA, if he earns $32,451. This would make Elliott the third driver (Dale Earnhardt and Jeff Gordon...

Hall of Fame induction:

The ninth annual International Motorsports Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held Thursday, April 22, 1999. For info see Hall of Fame induction and the International Motorsports Hall of Fame site . The new members are Harry Hyde, legendary NASCAR mechanic and crew...

Elliott Crew:

Tom Hubert who drove the #19 Ford at Vegas and was driving the #7 Truck until a recent split, changed tires for the #94 McDonald's team and Bill Elliott at Martinsville( The Depot ) -- UPDATE: Hubert works at Bill Davis Racing getting Ward Burton's BGN cars ready for...

McDonald’s and Elliott:

The following statement is attributable to Bill Korbus, McDonald's motorsports manager: "Contrary to unfounded reports, McDonald's is committed to Bill Elliott Racing with its current sponsorship agreement through the year 2000."(McDonald's PR)...

McDonald’s Out?

UPDATE 2 Yates? I hear from a good source that WGOW-FM 102.3(Chattanooga, TN) reported during the "Racing Hour" radio show that McDonald's was pretty much a done deal with Elliott after 1999, and they'd be moving to the #25 car. No word on a replacement sponsor for...

McDonald’s Out? UPDATE 2 Yates?

I hear from a good source that WGOW-FM 102.3(Chattanooga, TN) reported during the "Racing Hour" radio show that McDonald's was pretty much a done deal with Elliott after 1999, and they'd be moving to the #25 car. No word on a replacement sponsor for Elliott -- UPDATE...

Garone, new gig UPDATE 2 – Maybe?

Joe Garone, former crew chief for Bill Elliott Racing has accepted a position with Rudd Performance Motorsports as crew chief for Ricky Rudd. His duties begin Monday. Jerry Pitts, who was the crew chief for Elliott's #13 team will assume the crew chief role for the...

Garone, new gig:

Joe Garone, former crew chief for Bill Elliott Racing has accepted a position with Rudd Performance Motorsports as crew chief for Ricky Rudd. His duties begin Monday. Jerry Pitts, who was the crew chief for Elliott's #13 team will assume the crew chief role for the...

#94 Assoc Sponsor trouble?

UPDATE 1: Service Merchandise is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. It is not known how it will affect sponsorship of the #94 McDonald's Ford team of Bill Elliott(NSSN) -- UPDATE 1: I hear the #94 McDonalds showcars have been told to remove the Service Merchandise...

Elliott Changes:

Bill Elliott Racing announced the following organizational changes: Citing personal reasons Joe Garone has resigned as crew chief. Jerry Pitts, who served as advisor to the crew chief, has been named interim crew chief, overseeing the #94 McDoanld's Drive-Thru Ford...