Bobby Hamilton News

8/11/1997

8/11/1997

August 11, 1997
"The Ernie Irvan question remains one of the hottest in the garage. Among the teams where he might surface is Richard Petty's, if Bobby Hamilton leaves. The only hang-up is that Petty might not be willing to pay top dollar"(JournalNow)(8-11-97)

8/10/1997

8/10/1997

August 10, 1997
One source tells me Bobby Hamilton has a handshake agreement with the #4 Kodak Chevy for 1998 while another says the team has no one in mind yet(8-10-97)

8/9/1997

8/9/1997

August 9, 1997
Will Bobby Hamilton be back with Richard Petty next year? Hamilton doesn't know and says he and owner Richard Petty usually talk between Michigan and Dover, and Michigan is next week. So it's time to talk again. Petty seems unconcerned that Hamilton may very well

7/31/1997

7/31/1997

July 31, 1997
From NASCAR Online: STP announced that a second "Paint the King's Car" contest will be held for U.S. high school students in grades 9-12. Last year's contest was open to anyone and generated more than 6,000 entries from all 50 states and nine foreign countries. The

7/25/1997

7/25/1997

July 25, 1997
If Sterling Marlin goes, Jimmy Spencer may land in the seat of Larry McClure's Chevrolet. McClure has also spoken to Bobby Hamilton, in the midst of a slump with Petty Enterprises(iRACE)(7-25-97)

7/8/1997

7/8/1997

July 8, 1997
Rumors of replacements in the #28 for Ernie Irvan include Kenny Irwin. Jr., Johnny Benson, Jr., Ward Burton, both Labontes, Sterling Marlin and Bobby Hamilton(see above)(7-8-97)

7/4/1997

7/4/1997

July 4, 1997
So much for the Ernie Irvan rumors being put to rest: Robert Yates said yesterday he still hasn't signed Ernie Irvan to a new contract, and yesterday Yates again indicated he might make a driver change for 1998. That comes three weeks after Irvan, on the eve of his

Michael Waltrip leaving the #21?

Michael Waltrip leaving the #21?

June 11, 1997
Here is a new one, heard that Michael Waltrip will be leaving the #21 Citgo Ford after 1997? Anyone else? Possibly to the #43 if Hamilton leaves(6-11-97)

Hamilton expects to stay in the #43

Hamilton expects to stay in the #43

June 7, 1997
Bobby Hamilton says he has not talked to anyone concerning 1998 and that includes the King. He adds he would listen if someone throws a gob of cash his way, but expects to be back in the #43 STP Pontiac(6-7-97)

Yarborough sponsor search

Yarborough sponsor search

May 29, 1997
I am hearing Cale Yarborough Motorsports is not having much luck finding a sponsor to replace the rumored gone RCA for the #98 Ford and that John Andretti could end up back with The King if Hamilton heads to the #4 if Marlin leaves???(5-29-97)

Hamilton / Washington-Erving?

Hamilton / Washington-Erving?

May 29, 1997
I hear that Bobby Hamilton was offered quite a large amount of $$ to take the Washington-Erving Motorsports ride? FALSE(5-29-97)

Todd Bodine a favorite for #43?

Todd Bodine a favorite for #43?

May 24, 1997
I hear that if Sterling Marlin leaves the 4 and is replaced by Bobby Hamilton the top choice for the 43 ride is Todd Bodine?(5-24-97)

Speednet Rumors

Speednet Rumors

May 3, 1997
Speednet Rumors has quite a few rumors today: 1) They mention that Robby Gordon may not return to the WC and the #40 Coors Light Chevy. Wally Dallenbach would then replace Gordon in the #40, if Coors agrees to that arrangement but no mention of what happens to the #

Testing at California Speedway

Testing at California Speedway

March 29, 1997
Bobby Hamilton, Kenny Schrader, Dave Marcis and Jim Sauter tested Goodyear tires Monday through Thursday at the two-mile brand new California Speedway near Los Angeles. The four drivers combined for 1,108 laps with Hamilton clocking a fast lap of 179mph covering 2,

Winston not open to non-winners

Winston not open to non-winners

January 17, 1997
The Winston will no longer be open to non-winners. The rules have now been altered to include only winners in the field. That includes drivers and car-owners who have won races in the previous year and the current year, past Winston Cup champions, winners of The Winston