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Generation Gap Race

Generation Gap Race

October 4, 1997
"FATHERS AND SONS: The Mark Collie Celebrity Race for Diabetes Cure will feature a Generation Gap Race on Wednesday(10-8
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Petty / Harley Davidson

Petty / Harley Davidson

October 1, 1997
"Petty Enterprises has begun outfitting its two pit crews, for Bobby Hamilton's STP Pontiac and Kyle Petty's Hot Wheels
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Robbie Loomis Expected to Stay at Petty Enterprises

Robbie Loomis Expected to Stay at Petty Enterprises

September 9, 1997
Discount those rumors that crew chief Robbie Loomis will follow Bobby Hamilton to the Morgan-McClure Chevrolet"(iRace)and
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Cale Yarborough Says John Andretti Is Under Contract Through 2000

Cale Yarborough Says John Andretti Is Under Contract Through 2000

September 3, 1997
Cale Yarborough says he has John Andretti under contract through the year 2000, putting doubt into Richard Petty's hopes
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Rick Mast Rumored for Richard Jackson No. 1 Ride

Rick Mast Rumored for Richard Jackson No. 1 Ride

September 1, 1997
On the rumor mill, here's a new one: Lexington-area resident Rick Mast fills the vacancy in the Richard Petty-owned No.
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Larry McClure Made It Official, That Bobby Hamilton Will Be His New Driver, Replacing

Larry McClure Made It Official, That Bobby Hamilton Will Be His New Driver, Replacing

August 30, 1997
Larry McClure made it official, that Bobby Hamilton will be his new driver, replacing Sterling Marlin, who is moving to
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Another Official Announcement: Bobby Hamilton to Drive the #4 Kodak Chevy in 1998 but

Another Official Announcement: Bobby Hamilton to Drive the #4 Kodak Chevy in 1998 but

August 29, 1997
Another official announcement: Bobby Hamilton will drive the #4 Kodak Chevy in 1998 but will finish out 1997 in the #43
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Bobby Hamilton Will Not Be Eligible for Bud Shootout

Bobby Hamilton Will Not Be Eligible for Bud Shootout

August 29, 1997
Announced during Qualifying Friday: Bobby Hamilton will not be eligible for the Bud Shootout, per Benny Parson's talking
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Ernie Irvan Chose the #36 Ride Over the #23 Ford

Ernie Irvan Chose the #36 Ride Over the #23 Ford

August 27, 1997
Ernie Irvan chose the #36 ride over the #23 Ford because he was only offered a one-year deal there, the same article speculates
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Sterling Marlin Reportedly Advises Bobby Hamilton Against Morgan-McClure Ride

Sterling Marlin Reportedly Advises Bobby Hamilton Against Morgan-McClure Ride

August 27, 1997
Reportedly, Sterling Marlin advised long-time pal Bobby Hamilton not to take the Morgan-McClure ride, but Hamilton is so
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Bobby Hamilton Will Make the Announcement That He to Drive the #4 Kodak Chevy

Bobby Hamilton Will Make the Announcement That He to Drive the #4 Kodak Chevy

August 26, 1997
I hear Bobby Hamilton will make the announcement that he will drive the #4 Kodak Chevy in 1998 this weekend at Darlington
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Rumor Is That Cope Is the Next #43 STP Driver

Rumor Is That Cope Is the Next #43 STP Driver

August 25, 1997
Rumor is that Cope is the next #43 STP driver. Bobby Hamilton in the #4 and possibly Johnny Benson going to the #25(I doubt
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Bobby Hamilton Update

Bobby Hamilton Update

August 24, 1997
"Bobby Hamilton still had not made a decision about his 1998 plans as of last night, and Petty and Hamilton have another
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More #43/#4 News/rumors

More #43/#4 News/rumors

August 16, 1997
The Bristol Herald Courier , is reporting today that sources close to Morgan-McClure say the announcement that Bobby Hamilton
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Bobby Hamilton to Morgan-McClure

Bobby Hamilton to Morgan-McClure

August 16, 1997
I hear Morgan-McClure, owners of the #4 Kodak Chevy will name Bobby Hamilton it's driver for 1998 sometime next week(8-15