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New look for Rusty?

Not sure what to think of this and have heard nothing official, but I have gotten many messages saying folks have heard that Rusty Wallace may change colors again in 1998, to red and white, with more of a Miller look. No real sources have said anything(11-3-97)...
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Phoenix attendance

"The crowd on Sunday(11-2), watching under cloudless skies in temperatures reaching 87 degrees, appeared to equal the record 1996 audience of 104,000 at PIR."(AP)(11-3-97)...
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Several drivers running Winston West race at Las Vegas

Nine WC drivers will attempt to make the Winston West race at Las Vegas next weekend: Ernie Irvan(in the Skittles car); Bill Elliott, Ken schrader, David Green, Kenny wallace, Brett Bodine, Mike Skinner, Lake Speed and Rick Mast. Elliott, Schrader, Skinner and Bodine...
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New crew chief for #25 team

During the race today, Dick Berggren said the #25 Bud Team has signed a veteran crew chief and the announcement will be made soon(hmm..Tony Furr??)(11-2-97)...
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Sprague in for Labonte in Japan

It was announced on Raceday this morning that Terry Labonte would not be going to Japan as originally scheduled, and that Jack Sprague would be driving the car. They did not give any reasons as to why(Raceday-TNN)(11-2-97)...
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Sprague misses Phoenix race

Jack Sprague attempted to make the Dura-Lube 500 at Phoenix in the #52 Bud Chevy. He failed to make the race(RPM2Nite)(11-2-97)...
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Elliott second team announcement

I hear Bill Elliott will announce the second team at Atlanta with Jerry Nadeau driving the #92(or maybe #13) Ford, First Plus and Sprint are the rumored sponsors(11-1-97)...
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Second round qualifying

Mike Skinner was the fastest second-round qualifier at Phoenix, the rest of the top 38 stood on their time. See who had to use the provisionals and see who failed to make the show! The updated provisional page thru qualifying at Phoenix, see Gary's Jayski's Provisional...
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Gary DeHart’s plans

"Gary DeHart, who resigned last month as crew chief for Terry Labonte, says that he's not interested in going to work for another team, that he instead plans to set up his own chassis-building shop, probably near Salisbury."(JournalNow)(11-1-97)...
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Note on provisionals

Very Interesting from NASCAR Online concerning Ricky Craven and the #25 Bud Chevy making the race per a provisional(he had no regular provisional left): "NASCAR rules allow for an additional provisional starting position for this race for the top-10 car owners in NASCAR...
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Qualifying Notes

Jack Sprague and NASCAR Winston West driver Butch Gilliland did not attempt first day of qualifying because they had not registered at the track prior to the morning draw for qualifying. Sprague attempted second day in the #52 Chevy, no idea who/if was the sponsor ...
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RealTree returning to sponsor Marcis

"Dave Marcis said RealTree, the camouflage clothing company that is sponsoring his No. 71 Chevrolet, will be back next year."(Charlotte Observer)(11-1-97)...
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New schemes at Phoenix

"The Wood Brothers CITGO Ford of Michael Waltrip is in retro-trim for the Dura-Lube 500 presented by Kmart. The No. 21 Ford features he candy-apple red and white colors of the team's cars from their "glory years" in the 1970s with drivers like Cale Yarborough and David...
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Mast not leaving

Rick Mast says he has absolutely no plans to leave the No. 75 car owned by Butch Mock.(Times-Dispatch)(11-1-97)...
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Petree still considering second team

Andy Petree, owner of the #33 Skoal Chevy is still looking to form a second team for 1998. He is still looking for a sponsor and if one is found he would look for an established driver, not a rookie(Winston Cup Scene)(11-1-97)...
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Ernie Irvan buys land

Ernie Irvan has purchased 35 acres of land near Charlotte Motor Speedway, and has not disclosed any plans for the project/land(Winston Cup Scene)(11-1-97)...
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New look for the #90

The #90 Heilig-Meyers Ford driven by Dick Trickle owned by Richmond's Junie Donlavey is expected to be unveil their new look for 1998 at Atlanta, although Trickle's competition car will carry the present design and colors.(Times-Dispatch)(11-1-97)...
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No second team for Rudd for a while

"Ricky Rudd still likes the idea of fielding a second Winston Cup team, but he wouldn't want to try it until 1999. Although the Chesapeake, Va., native had considered putting something together for next season, the owner/driver decided to push back those plans."(Times...
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Convertible series at Charlotte?

Finally an official story: "Charlotte Motor Speedway has taken the first step, studying whether it would be possible to start a series for racing convertibles. Two-time defending Grand National series champion Randy LaJoie turned about 20 laps on Charlotte's 1.5-mile...
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FansTeam formed

"Winston Cup fans long have adopted race teams as their rooting favorite. Next season, they'll have the opportunity to put their money where their heart is. Owner Dick Bahre, with support from Arby's restaurant chain, plans to launch the FansTeam, with comedian Jeff...