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Petty, Hamlinton wager

A few weeks back, Richard Petty bet Bobby Hamilton $100,000 that he wouldn't win another race this year. Looks like Hamilton...
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Petty, Andrretti

"Richard Petty continues to close in on signing John Andretti"(iRace)(10-28-97)...
Visit Driving school car was a winner for Hamilton page

Driving school car was a winner for Hamilton

"The car Bobby Hamilton drove to the win 10/27 in the ACDELCO 400 was one that was built for use in Petty's race-car driving...
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Rick Hendrick update

Rick Hendrick stopped by Hendrick Motorsports today and Ray Evernham said he looked good but is still having a tough time...
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David Green at Las Vegas

I hear David Green will also participate in both Las Vegas races with his team on Nov 8th and 9th(10-28-97)...
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Tim Steele buying Bud Moore’s shop?

ARCA driver and champion Tim Steele and his family are reportedly negotiating to buy Bud Moore's racing shop(#15 Ford) in...
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Penske / Kranefuss deal expected this week

An announcement is expected later this week in Phoenix that Penske Racing will hook up Michael Kranefuss, replacing Kranefuss...
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Gary DeHart to Wood Brothers

The JournalNow reports that the Wood brothers racing team(#21 Citgo Ford) are in the running to hire Gary DeHart, the veteran...
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Preston Miller out at Ford

"In a surprising move, which comes during crucial negotiations between Ford and NASCAR over body templates for the 1998 ...
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Testing at Atlanta

I hear the #88 Ford was tested at Atlanta last week with a restrictor plate engine(10-27-97)...
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Restrictor plats for Atlanta?

"NASCAR's Mike Helton says he is considering ordering engine restrictor plates for the Nov. 16 race at Bruton Smith's (Atlanta...
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Elliott’s team wins pit crew competition

"Bill Elliott's team, led by crew chief Mike Beam, won the annual pit crew competition yesterday. Beam and his boys got ...
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Butch Gilliland to run Cup race at Phoenix

Butch Gilliland , who has tasted victory 4 times this season on the Winston West circuit, will attempt to run the Dura-Lube...
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Andretti could leave Yarborough?

"If crew chief Tony Furr bolts the car owned by Cale Yarborough to work as Ricky Craven's chief, don't be surprised if driver...
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Gary DeHart update

"Assigned other duties in the Hendrick Motorsports organization after being forced to resign as crew chief for Terry Labonte...
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Ernie Irvan not asking for release

Thanks Skip for this answer as I have gotten many messages that Ernie asked for his dismissal yesterday: "Several drivers...
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Ernie Irvan frustrated

And I hear from some readers that the Oct 25 Atlanta Journal-Constitution has a story: "ANGRY IRVAN TRADES JABS WITH IRWIN...
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Robby Gordon the favorite for a new team

I hear Robby Gordon has been approached by a brand new Winston Cup team, based out of Charlotte, to drive for them next ...
Visit Joe Nemechek’s paint scheme page

Joe Nemechek’s paint scheme

Matt tells me during the Speedvision qualifying, Joe Nemechek has a different paint job on his car, mainly black, with purple...
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Pressley remaining in the #77?

Chances are looking good for Robert Pressley to continue to drive the #77 Jasper Engines Ford in 1998.(10-25-97)...