Dale Jarrett News

Jarrett staying at Yates:

Jarrett staying at Yates:

August 1, 2003
Winston Cup driver Dale Jarrett made it clear in no uncertain terms Friday he is not leaving Robert Yates Racing and may in fact remain there until he retires from the sport. During a news conference Friday honoring former winners of the Brickyard 400, Jarrett took

Ganassi and Stewart have spoken:

Ganassi and Stewart have spoken:

August 1, 2003
Winston Cup champion Tony Stewart and car owner Chip Ganassi have spoken about teaming up at some point. Ganassi fielded an IRL car for Stewart two years ago in the Indianapolis 500 and said Friday that partnership could eventually lead to a merger. Stewart's current

Roush, Yates and Wood Bros re-up with Ford:

Roush, Yates and Wood Bros re-up with Ford:

August 1, 2003
Ford Racing officials on Friday announced they had signed new, five-year contract extensions with three of the top Ford teams in Winston Cup - Robert Yates Racing, Roush Racing and Wood Brothers Racing. Together, the organizations field eight Cup teams each weekend

Testing at the Glen on July 28th and 29th UPDATE Monday Speeds:

Testing at the Glen on July 28th and 29th UPDATE Monday Speeds:

July 29, 2003
Many drivers are scheduled to test at Watkins Glen International in preparation for the SIRIUS at The Glen, August 10th. Fans who have purchased tickets for the SIRIUS at The Glen, August 7-10, will be admitted free of charge both days. Fans should present their SIRIUS

The rumor that will NOT die: Stewart/Ganassi:

The rumor that will NOT die: Stewart/Ganassi:

July 28, 2003
According to Winston Salem Journal sources, car owner Chip Ganassi and sponsor Target are offering Tony Stewart five million dollars a year, plus bonuses. That would be nearly three times as much money as he's making with car owner Joe Gibbs, according to sources close

UPS Not Happy?

UPS Not Happy?

July 28, 2003
Robert Yates squelched rumors about selling his team, but buzz persists regarding driver Dale Jarrett and the UPS sponsorship. With a yearly investment of $16 million, UPS isn't taking the recent turmoil on the #88 team lightly, and there has been talk that if Jarrett

Hamilton back to Petty in 2004?

Hamilton back to Petty in 2004?

July 24, 2003
the KFNS.com site reports: Among the Cup rides speculated to be available next year is the famed 43 car [Petty Enterprises], where [Bobby] Hamilton scored the first win of his career in Phoenix during that '96 season. His name has come up as a replacement for John

2004 Ford Taurus to be unvieled:

2004 Ford Taurus to be unvieled:

July 18, 2003
From the Team Ford Racing site: You’ve supported your favorite Ford Racing drivers and teams all season long, and now it’s time for us to say 'Thank You' to you, the fans. Join Ford Racing and Your Indiana Ford Stores at the RCA Dome, in downtown Indianapolis, on July

Brickyard 400 Testing part II – Tuesday News and Speeds:

Brickyard 400 Testing part II – Tuesday News and Speeds:

July 17, 2003
A second round of NASCAR Winston Cup Series private testing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway gets underway Monday, July 14 [and 15th]. Drivers scheduled to test are: #0-Jack Sprague, #01-Mike Wallace, #02-Hermie Sadler. #07-Ted Musgrave, #2-Rusty Wallace, #4-David

Odd Rumor; Jarrett and DEI? Denied UPDATE:

Odd Rumor; Jarrett and DEI? Denied UPDATE:

July 15, 2003
Dale Earnhardt, Inc., is looking at Dale Jarrett [NOTE: signed thru 2006 with Yates], according to sources. Ty Norris, the general manager of DEI, said: 'If Dale Jarrett was on the market, and if DEI were looking for a driver, there's not a more experienced guy, with

#38 Wins

#38 Wins

July 14, 2003
Kelly Stewart, driver of the #38 M&M's/RYR Hauler [see an image of the hauler on my 2003 Cup hauler Schemes page ] win the International Truck Challenge race at Chciagoland Speedway on Sunday morning.( XM Satellite- NASCAR Radio - Subscription Required) - have not

Stewart Looking? UPDATE 3 – DENIED:

Stewart Looking? UPDATE 3 – DENIED:

July 11, 2003
Though Bobby Labonte re-signed with Joe Gibbs Racing [thru 2008] , there are persistent rumors that teammate and defending Winston Cup champion Tony Stewart is looking for a new ride. Stewart's contract doesn't expire until 2004, and it would take deep pockets to buy

Testing at Watkins Glen:

Testing at Watkins Glen:

July 10, 2003
July 28th and 29th are the annual NASCAR Winston Cup test days at Watkins Glen International. The tentative lineup signed up to attend: #24-Jeff Gordon, #17-Matt Kenseth, #6-Mark Martin, #31-Robby Gordon, #88-Dale Jarrett, #40-Sterling Marlin, #8-Dale Earnhardt Jr., #

Parrott back at the Track:

Parrott back at the Track:

July 8, 2003
former #88 Crew Chief and RYR Team Manager Todd Parrott made his first appearance at a race track Saturday since he parted ways with Dale Jarrett [actually Robert Yates Racing] in April. "I missed eight races, the most since 1983 when I graduated from high school,"

UPS to Debut Newest Race the Truck Ad:

UPS to Debut Newest Race the Truck Ad:

July 8, 2003
All season, UPS has been pleading its case to Dale Jarrett to race the big, brown truck. The newest installment of the “Race the Truck” campaign debuts this weekend during NBC’s broadcast of the Tropicana 400 at Chciago.(Elevation Group/UPS Racing PR)(7-8-2003)