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August 7, 1998

Kyle Petty blew an engine during practice for the Bud at the Glen and had to change engines for qualifying; Bobby Labonte got in that oil and wrecked his primary #18 Interstate Batteries Pontiac and had to go out late in qualifying in his back-up car; Bill Elliott...
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August 6, 1998

UPDATE: "Paul McIlhenny, CEO of the company that owns Tabasco's...
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Qualifying

CORRECTION(missed Chad Little) - Seven teams/drivers that qualified 26th or worse and are guaranteed to make the race based on owners points are: #99-Jeff Burton(7th in owner points); #3-Dale Earnhardt(9); #94-Bill Elliott(12); #21-Michael Waltrip(15); #97-Chad Little...
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Brickyard testing correction

Correction on Speeds from the Brickyard Friday: Bill Elliott was quickest at 174.290mph. Kenny Wallace was second at 173.742 with Wally Dallenbach third at 173.481 in the #13 FirstPlus Ford....
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Testing at Indianapolis

Four teams tested at Indy today: #81 Kenny Wallace; #7 Geoff Bodine; #94 Bill Elliott and the #13 Team with Dennis Setzer and Frank Kimmel. Wallace was the fastest at a little over 173mph.(WC Today Radio)...
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Atwood to test for Elliott

Bill Elliott will use Casey Atwood as a test driver at three tests this year starting this week at Indy.(Marty - MRN Net)...
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Ford Fan Appreciation Day

NASCAR racing fans in Indianapolis are gearing up for a unique opportunity. They will meet some of their favorite Winston Cup drivers at the third annual Indiana Ford Stores "Ford Fan Appreciation Day" on July 29. Last year’s event drew approximately 15,000 fans, and...
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Testing at Indianapolis

Nearly 40 Cup teams will test July 13-17 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, for the Brickyard 400 on 8-1-98. Among the teams testing will be Hendrick Motorsports (Jeff Gordon and Terry Labonte), Roush Racing (Mark Martin, Jeff Burton, Ted Musgrave, Johnny Benson Jr., ...
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Second BREWCO car for Atwood

UPDATE II: I hear Casey Atwood will run a second Brewco BGN car at Myrtle Beach Saturday, Brewco fields cars for Mark Green with the #37 TimberWolf Chevy's.(7-7-98) - Atwood is listed in the #27 Brewco Chevy on the qualifying list for Myrtle Beach.(NASCAR Online) - ...
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Testing at Greenville-Pickens

Ricky Craven, Bill Elliott and Robert Pressley tested at Greenville-Pickens Speedway today. Craven was fast and satisfied with the results....
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Atwood deal with Elliott?

According to sources, young talent Casey Atwood has signed a five race deal with Bill Elliott. No details on what car he'd run or in which races.(GoRacing - Cup Notes)...
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Testing at Greenville-Pickens

Today Bill Elliott-#94 McDonald's Ford, Rich Bickle-#98 Thorn Apple Valley Ford and Hut Stricklin-#96 Caterpillar Chevy tested at Greenville-Pickens Speedway for the upcoming event at Loudon.(MRM and Chip)...
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Sears Point first round qualifying

After 1st round qualifying these seven drivers who didn't make the top 25 are at least guaranteed to make the Save Mart/Kragen 350 thru a provisional: #6-Mark Martin(4th in owners points); #5-Terry Labonte(5); #2-Rusty Wallace(6); #23-Jimmy Spencer(9); #33-Kenny Schrader...
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Testing lighting system at DIS

Twelve teams are currently at Daytona International Speedway, testing the lighting system that is now 100% complete. Here are a few facts and figures about the lighting system: 1416 fixtures on 191 poles ranging to 110 ft. in height on the outside of DIS. 419 Mirtram...
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Changes for Junie Donlavey’s team?

Junie Donlavey has ended speculation that his race team might move to Charlotte. But there are now indications a shakeup may be brewing within the stock-car team. Charlotte.(JournalNow), one report I hear is that crew chief Tommy Baldwin, Jr will leave at the season...
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Setzer on standby for Elliott

Dennis Setzer will stand by for Bill Elliott if he needs relief as Elliott is still hurting from the Talladega and California wrecks.(NASCAR Online)(5-31-98)...
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Get well George Elliott

Bill Elliott's father, George Elliott, underwent successful brain surgery Thursday. Doctors removed about 95 percent of a tumor, and he has been moved from intensive care to a private room.(Skip Wood-Times Dispatch)(5-25-98)...
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Green and Shepherd sub

Jeff Green subbed for Bill Elliott and Morgan Shepherd (once they found him) subbed for Mike Skinner during the Coca-Cola 600. Both Elliott and Skinner are still sore from previous accidents, plus Dover is coming up, a race track always tough on the driver.(5-25-98...
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Bill Elliott back

Bill Elliott is back at the track after spending the past two days with his father, who underwent brain surgery in Houston, TX on Thursday. According to a Bill Elliott Racing spokesperson, George Elliott is still in the Intensive Care Unit but doctors are optimistic...
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More morning practice news

Joe Nemechek's #42 BellSouth SABCO entry lost an engine and put fluid down on the track. Kevin Lepage was unable to avoid the moisture and crashed the #91 LJ Racing First Union Chevy damaging it beyond repair...