Dennis Setzer News

August 14, 1998

August 14, 1998

August 14, 1998
After 1st round qualifying the following seven teams are guaranteed to make the Pepsi 400 at Michigan based on owners points are: #3-Dale Earnhardt(9th in owner points); #23-Frank Kimmel(11); #21-Michael Waltrip(16); #26-Johnny Benson(18); #16-Kevin Lepage(19); #

August 12, 1998

August 12, 1998

August 12, 1998
Dennis Setzer has been named to drive the #13 FirstPlus Ford for this weekend's Pepsi 400 presented by Devilbiss at the Michigan Speedway. This is a one-race agreement between Setzer and Elliott-Marino Motorsports. (08-12-1998)

Setzer to drive Dodge in Trucks

Setzer to drive Dodge in Trucks

July 17, 1998
Benny Parsons said during the Truck race at California that Dennis Setzer signed a two year deal with Dodge to drive a Dodge truck in the NASCAR Truck Series and had turned down the #13 FirstPlus Cup ride.(ESPN-Truck Race) Didn't say what team, just Dodge.(7-18-98)

Testing at Indianapolis

Testing at Indianapolis

July 17, 1998
Four teams tested at Indy today: #81 Kenny Wallace; #7 Geoff Bodine; #94 Bill Elliott and the #13 Team with Dennis Setzer and Frank Kimmel. Wallace was the fastest at a little over 173mph.(WC Today Radio)

#13 driver? Dallenbach?

#13 driver? Dallenbach?

July 16, 1998
(Now old news) #13 Story UPDATES: Jerry Nadeau has been released from the #13 Marino-Elliott ride effective immediately. Nadeau was released Tuesday and has gotten many calls from other teams and hopes to be back in a Cup car by Pocono July 26th.(7-15-98) - I hear

Setzer not a candidate for Elliott

Setzer not a candidate for Elliott

July 15, 1998
Dennis Setzer, who has helped Elliott with testing and was with him at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Wednesday for a test there, is not a likely candidate to step in. Setzer has signed a deal to drive in the NASCAR Truck series the rest of this season.(That's Racin

Testing at Indy:

Testing at Indy:

July 15, 1998
Testing at Indy: Joe Nemechek was the fastest Wednesday with a speed of 176.876mph, Ernie Irvan was 2nd fastest at 176.074mph.(NASCAR Today Radio), Dennis Setzer and Frank Kimmel tested the #13 Ford and Casey Atwood tested the #94 Ford. Adam Petty tested the #44 Hot

Testing at Daytona

Testing at Daytona

June 8, 1998
Among teams testing at Daytona include: Rusty Wallace in the #2 Miller Lite Ford with Buddy Baker helping out; Hut Stricklin in the #96 Caterpillar Chevy, David Green is getting checked out for his broken shoulder; Dennis Setzer testing the #94/89 Elliott Fords; Rich

Dennis Setzer in the #55 at Texas

Dennis Setzer in the #55 at Texas

June 1, 1998
Dennis Setzer will drive the Rahal/Gloy - #55 IceHouse Ford truck this coming weekend at Texas & there may be a possibility of it turning into a full time ride.(6-1-98)

Changes for Junie Donlavey’s team?

Changes for Junie Donlavey’s team?

May 31, 1998
Junie Donlavey has ended speculation that his race team might move to Charlotte. But there are now indications a shakeup may be brewing within the stock-car team. Charlotte.(JournalNow), one report I hear is that crew chief Tommy Baldwin, Jr will leave at the season

Setzer on standby for Elliott

Setzer on standby for Elliott

May 31, 1998
Dennis Setzer will stand by for Bill Elliott if he needs relief as Elliott is still hurting from the Talladega and California wrecks.(NASCAR Online)(5-31-98)

May 30, 1998

May 30, 1998

May 30, 1998
Hut Stricklin didn't sit on the sidelines long. Stricklin, who split with car owner Billy Stavola(#8 Circuit City Chevy) last week, has signed to run at Daytona as Kenny Schrader's teammate -- and drafting partner -- with car owner Andy Petree.(JournalNow) Will be #

Nadeau sick

Nadeau sick

May 30, 1998
Jerry Nadeau sat out Friday's Winston Cup qualifying because he has a case of food poisoning. Dennis Setzer tried to get Nadeau's No. 13 into the field, but was only 41st fastest in the first round. If Setzer qualifies the car, Nadeau will not be able to drive it.

Setzer in the #50 at Dover

Setzer in the #50 at Dover

May 28, 1998
Dennis Setzer will drive the Dr. Pepper #50 BGN Ford this weekend at Dover. Jimmy Foster is getting better and is walking with just his leg brace on. Looking to see Jimmy return driving soon.(StockCarFans Newsletter)(5-28-98)

Pepsi 400 night time testing

Pepsi 400 night time testing

May 26, 1998
Past Note: The Pepsi 400 night time testing will be held on June 8-10. The tests will be held from 5:30pm-10:30pm/et on the 8th, and 3:30pm-10:30pm/et on the 9th and 10th. The test will be free of charge to the public. Drivers scheduled to test: Mark Martin, Jeff Burton