Bobby Hamilton News

Hamilton to decide his 2003 plans in a month or two; Jr moving up?:

Hamilton to decide his 2003 plans in a month or two; Jr moving up?:

July 25, 2002
Hamilton to decide his 2003 plans in a month or two; Jr moving up?: Bobby Hamilton, who won his first Winston Cup race driving for the legendary Richard Petty, appears to be headed back. The veteran driver from Nashville yesterday said he will make a decision on who

Schneider joins the #18 as an assoc:

Schneider joins the #18 as an assoc:

July 24, 2002
Schneider Electric has announced it will expand its sponsorship by becoming a major associate on Hamiltons #18 Dodge truck in the CTS. Focusing in on the market leading brand of electrical distribution and control, Schneider Electric has chosen to place Square D, the

No Petty and Hamilton?

No Petty and Hamilton?

July 21, 2002
No Petty and Hamilton? ....the situation at Petty Enterprises seems a little more murky today, if word is correct that Bobby Hamilton is no longer a player in the picture for next season.(Winston Salem Journal)(7-21-2002)

Hamilton on possible Petty return from a interview with FSN’s Winston Kelley AND:

Hamilton on possible Petty return from a interview with FSN’s Winston Kelley AND:

July 15, 2002
Hamilton on possible Petty return from a interview with FSN's Winston Kelley AND: Winston Kelley: I'd be remiss if I didn't ask you the latest news. It looks like you're going to be moving on. What can you tell us about your future? Bobby Hamilton: I'm talking to a

More on Hamilton to Petty – to sign at Pocono?

More on Hamilton to Petty – to sign at Pocono?

July 13, 2002
More on Hamilton to Petty - to sign at Pocono? Bobby Hamilton, feeling unwanted at Andy Petree Racing, is disgruntled with his current situation and reportedly will leave the team following the 2002 season. Rumor on Friday had Hamilton moving to Petty Enterprises.

Indy Testing TUES/WED UPDATEs:

Indy Testing TUES/WED UPDATEs:

July 11, 2002
Indy Testing TUES/WED UPDATEs: Indianapolis Motor Speedway has scheduled four days of Cup testing at the track, July 9-10 and July 15-16, and most every Cup team will test. A complete schedule of the teams/drivers for each of the tests can be seen at: www.brickyard

#25 Assoc sponsor at Chicago:

#25 Assoc sponsor at Chicago:

July 9, 2002
Chicago-based Connies Pizza and ABC Auto Parts have signed on as associate sponsors of the #25 Team Marines Ford driven by Bobby Hamilton, Jr. and owned by two of Chicagos own, Ed Rensi and Gary Weisbaum, when the BGN heads to the Windy City for the Hills Bros 300

Hamilton will NOT return to the #55 in 2003 UPDATE 2 nothing signed:

Hamilton will NOT return to the #55 in 2003 UPDATE 2 nothing signed:

July 9, 2002
Hamilton will NOT return to the #55 in 2003 UPDATE 2 nothing signed: #55-Bobby Hamilton said Saturday he's not returning to Andy Petree Racing next season. "I just don't like change. I'm afraid there might be changes in the organization in different areas or whatever

No Petree/Jones ‘merger’? BUT:

No Petree/Jones ‘merger’? BUT:

July 8, 2002
No Petree/Jones 'merger'? BUT: The shape of Andy Petree's operation next season has been the subject of considerable debate the past two months, as Petree negotiates with Jerry Jones of the Dallas Cowboys. However, there are signs that a merger, which once seemed so

Rollins moves over th the #18 from the #4:

Rollins moves over th the #18 from the #4:

July 2, 2002
Bobby Hamilton Racing says Danny Rollins will take over crew chief duties for the team's #18 Dodge driven by Robert Pressley in the CTS. Rollins reassumes the position he left last December to form the third Bobby Hamilton Racing team for #4-Brian Rose. During his

Petree Announcement UPDATE – 2 AT&T and Carrot Top:

Petree Announcement UPDATE – 2 AT&T and Carrot Top:

June 27, 2002
Petree Announcement UPDATE - 2 AT&T and Carrot Top: hearing a major sponsorship announcement and car unveiling for Andy Petree Racing and driver Mike Wallace in Charlotte, NC on Thursday morning, June 27th, for the Pepsi 400 at Daytona.(6-24-2002) UPDATE: For Daytona

Petree buying Ford equipment? UPDATE 4 Penske Dodge? Denied by Wallace:

Petree buying Ford equipment? UPDATE 4 Penske Dodge? Denied by Wallace:

June 22, 2002
Petree buying Ford equipment? UPDATE 4 Penske Dodge? Denied by Wallace: But insiders say that this week [Andy] Petree [#'s 33/55] has been on a six-figure shopping spree buying cars and parts from Penske.(Sporting News) AND Chevy car owner Andy Petree and Jerry Jones

New website:

New website:

June 18, 2002
Bill Lester, driver of Bobby Hamilton Racing's #8 Dodge in the CTS, is scheduled to launch his Web site, www.billlester.com, at 9:00pm/et today [June 18th]. "One would think that a former HP (Hewlett-Packard) employee would have had a Web site right from the start,

#21 close to a new 2003 driver soon? UPDATE 2:

#21 close to a new 2003 driver soon? UPDATE 2:

June 18, 2002
#21 close to a new 2003 driver soon? UPDATE 2: The Wood Brothers appear to be closing in on a driver they want for the #21 Ford in 2003, according to team sources, and a decision could come soon. One rumor has them looking at Bobby Hamilton, driver of the #55 Andy

Hamilton Looking – Ganassi?

Hamilton Looking – Ganassi?

June 13, 2002
Hamilton Looking - Ganassi? With the future of Andy Petree Racing unsettled, Bobby Hamilton is exploring his options for 2003. Petree has been talking to Dallas Cowboys’ owner Jerry Jones about becoming a partner in the team. Jones is expected to try to land a high