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Testing at Atlanta

Testing at Atlanta

November 5, 1997
Terry Labonte was fastest today in testing at Atlanta with a speed of 192.166, Todd Bodine in the #35 Tabasco Pontiac was
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DW still looking for sponsor

DW still looking for sponsor

November 4, 1997
"Darrell Waltrip is heading to the final race of the season still looking for a sponsor for 1998. ''We've got a whole bunch
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DW’s sponsorship search close

DW’s sponsorship search close

October 23, 1997
I hear Darrell Waltrip's sponsor search is getting close to being resolved, no idea's yet on who it is. I also hear Rich
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Trouble for DW’s second team?

Trouble for DW’s second team?

October 3, 1997
RPM2Nite reports that Darrell Waltrip's second team with Rich Bickle is in jeopardy as they have not found any sponsorship
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RCA not sponsoring anyone?

RCA not sponsoring anyone?

October 1, 1997
I hear RCA will not sponsor any team in 1998 and an announcement will be made soon. So this would in effect kill three rumors
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That Darrell Waltrip Has the #26 for His Second Team in 1998(not the 5th Roush Team), Still Looking

That Darrell Waltrip Has the #26 for His Second Team in 1998(not the 5th Roush Team), Still Looking

September 26, 1997
I hear that Darrell Waltrip has the #26 for his second team in 1998(not the 5th Roush team), still looking for sponsorship
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Fifteen Winston Cup Teams Are Scheduled to Participate in an Open Test Session at Charlotte Motor

Fifteen Winston Cup Teams Are Scheduled to Participate in an Open Test Session at Charlotte Motor

September 19, 1997
"Fifteen Winston Cup teams are scheduled to participate in an open test session at Charlotte Motor Speedway Tuesday and
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That the News About Mountain Dew and Darrell Waltrip Is Not True, Still No Word on Any Other Sponsor

That the News About Mountain Dew and Darrell Waltrip Is Not True, Still No Word on Any Other Sponsor

September 18, 1997
I hear that the news about Mountain Dew and Darrell Waltrip is not true, still no word on any other sponsor possibilities
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That Darrell Waltrip’s Team Will Be Sponsored by Mountain Dew in 1998 with the Announcement Coming at

That Darrell Waltrip’s Team Will Be Sponsored by Mountain Dew in 1998 with the Announcement Coming at

September 17, 1997
I hear that Darrell Waltrip's team will be sponsored by Mountain Dew in 1998 with the announcement coming at Charlotte
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DW at Darlington

DW at Darlington

August 16, 1997
"Darrell Waltrip has announced that, for the Southern 500 at Darlington, he will paint his No. 17 Chevrolet green and white
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Brickyard entries

Brickyard entries

July 27, 1997
Thanks to Henry from NASCAR Fansite for the following news: Here are a few of the seldom or sometime competitors who've
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Rider says team not for sale

Rider says team not for sale

July 19, 1997
Chuck Rider says that his Winston Cup team is not for sale, despite persistent rumors. One says sponsor Pennzoil may move
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DW sponsorships

DW sponsorships

July 16, 1997
NASCAR Fans reports that the Pennzoil sponsorship is going to Darrell Waltrip for 1998. I also hear, as reported here before
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Kentucky Fried Chicken a sponsor in all three series at Indy

Kentucky Fried Chicken a sponsor in all three series at Indy

July 15, 1997
The TNN Motorsports page (www.country.com) reports that the Darrell Waltrip owned #26 Monte Carlo Rich Bickle will drive
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DW not ready for retirement

DW not ready for retirement

July 14, 1997
Darrell Waltrip wants to get one thing straight. Just because he is celebrating his 25th year in stock car racing this season