Bobby Hamilton News

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 Pontiac, in Harley Davidson Motorclothes. Richard and Kyle Petty, who have been avid Harley Davidson riders for more than 15 years, found that the

9/9/1997

9/9/1997

September 9, 1997
Discount those rumors that crew chief Robbie Loomis will follow Bobby Hamilton to the Morgan-McClure Chevrolet"(iRace)and the team is down to two drivers to take Hamiliton's place but no names mentioned(RPM2Nite), rumors include Kenny Wallace, Ward Burton, John Andretti

9/3/1997

9/3/1997

September 3, 1997
Cale Yarborough says he has John Andretti under contract through the year 2000, putting doubt into Richard Petty's hopes of acquiring his former driver to replace the departing Bobby Hamilton"(iRace)(9-3-97)

9/1/1997

9/1/1997

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. 43 car next season. Derrike Cope, among others, also has been mentioned as a possibility now that Bobby Hamilton is bound for the No. 4 car next

8/30/1997

8/30/1997

August 30, 1997
Larry McClure made it official, that Bobby Hamilton will be his new driver, replacing Sterling Marlin, who is moving to the Felix Sabates team. There is a good chance that Robby Loomis, Hamilton's crew chief on the Richard Petty team, might follow Hamilton to Abingdon

8/29/1997

8/29/1997

August 29, 1997
Another official announcement: Bobby Hamilton will drive the #4 Kodak Chevy in 1998 but will finish out 1997 in the #43 STP car(Chaz & RPM2Nite)(8-29-97)

8/29/1997

8/29/1997

August 29, 1997
Announced during Qualifying Friday: Bobby Hamilton will not be eligible for the Bud Shootout, per Benny Parson's talking to a Bud official(8-29-97)

8/27/1997

8/27/1997

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 that Bobby Hamilton will announce he is moving from the #43 to the #4 this weekend(surprise...not) and that John Andretti and Derrike Cope

8/27/1997

8/27/1997

August 27, 1997
Reportedly, Sterling Marlin advised long-time pal Bobby Hamilton not to take the Morgan-McClure ride, but Hamilton is so uncomfortable in a multi-car team situation with Kyle Petty he felt compelled to leave(iRace), what about the rumored 2nd team for Morgan-McClure

8/26/1997

8/26/1997

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 while Sterling Marlin will wait until Charlotte in October to make his announcement that he will drive the #40 Coors Chevy in 1998(Charlotte Observer

8/25/1997

8/25/1997

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 the #25 rumor)(8-25-97)

8/24/1997

8/24/1997

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 meeting planned to see if they can come to terms on a new contract. Hamilton has been expected to announce a move to the Larry McClure team. But

8/23/1997

8/23/1997

August 23, 1997
From the JournalNow:"Irvan has turned down offers from car owners Andy Petree and Travis Carter in the past few days, and he is now expected to sign with the Jay Frye-Ryan Pemberton (#36 Skittles) Pontiac team for next season, according to sources close to Irvan and

8/16/1997

8/16/1997

August 16, 1997
More #43/#4 news/rumors: The Bristol Herald Courier , is reporting today that sources close to Morgan-McClure say the announcement that Bobby Hamilton will be their new driver will be made during the Bristol race weekend. They added that Robbie Loomis also is expected

8/16/1997

8/16/1997

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(8-15-97)