Bobby Hillin News

#78 rumor

#78 rumor

July 14, 1997
One rumor has Bobby Hillin in the #78 ride, I suggested Loy Allen(7-14-97)

Hillin to replace Andretti

Hillin to replace Andretti

June 30, 1997
Per an article in the Easton Express-times, Easton PA. John Andretti is out of the #98 (effective July at Pocono) and the new driver will be Bobby Hillin. I have also heard in the past that RCA will not be back with the #98 team in 1998(6-30-97)

Mike Wallace released from the #91 team!

Mike Wallace released from the #91 team!

June 24, 1997
The replacement drivers being considered so far include Bobby Hillin Jr and Loy Allen Jr. Wallace says he has some things planned for 1998 but is not at liberty to say what they are. As for 1997, he plans to run some BGN, ARCA and possibly Truck races(6-24-97)

Morgan Shepherd to the #77

Morgan Shepherd to the #77

June 8, 1997
It's official: Morgan Shepherd out of the #1 and to the #77 Jasper Ford, no idea where Bobby Hillin will end up, have not heard a thing(6-8-97)

Bobby Hillin Jr gets provisional

Bobby Hillin Jr gets provisional

April 19, 1997
The #77 and Bobby Hillin Jr were awarded the final provisional starting position. Although Hillin is not eligible for a provisional based on this year's point standings, NASCAR rules allows for the completion of the field based on the previous year's owner points.

#77 team to replace Hillin?

#77 team to replace Hillin?

April 17, 1997
I hear the #77 team is looking at ways to buy out Bobby Hillin and get another driver as they feel the engines are strong enough to warrant better qualifying runs and better race results(4-17-97)