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Chuck Rider Responds to Johnny Benson-Roush Deal

Chuck Rider Responds to Johnny Benson-Roush Deal

September 13, 1997
"Chuck Rider followed quickly the news that Johnny Benson has signed with Jack Roush by saying that he had signed a new
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Derrike Cope to Make 300th Winston Cup Start at Richmond

Derrike Cope to Make 300th Winston Cup Start at Richmond

September 4, 1997
Derrike Cope will make his 300th Winston Cup start at Richmond Saturday(NASCAR Online)(9-4-97)
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Jimmy Foster Signs with Washington-Erving Motorsports

Jimmy Foster Signs with Washington-Erving Motorsports

September 4, 1997
In the Sept. 2, 1997 issue of the Daytona Beach News Journal, they confirm Jimmy Foster has signed with Washington/Erving
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Rick Mast Rumored for Richard Jackson No. 1 Ride

Rick Mast Rumored for Richard Jackson No. 1 Ride

September 1, 1997
On the rumor mill, here's a new one: Lexington-area resident Rick Mast fills the vacancy in the Richard Petty-owned No.
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Derrike Cope Announces Limited 1998 Busch Series Schedule

Derrike Cope Announces Limited 1998 Busch Series Schedule

September 1, 1997
Derrike Cope announced he will be driving a Martin-Weiss Motorsports BGN car on a limited basis in 1998 with Kraft as the
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As Rumored Here: “Derrike Cope Has Apparently Agreed to Drive for the New Julius

As Rumored Here: “Derrike Cope Has Apparently Agreed to Drive for the New Julius

August 30, 1997
As rumored here: "Derrike Cope has apparently agreed to drive for the new Julius
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Derrike Cope Emerges as Candidate for Washington-Erving Motorsports

Derrike Cope Emerges as Candidate for Washington-Erving Motorsports

August 27, 1997
Derrike Cope appears to be the likely candidate for the Washington-Erving Motorsports team, a team spokesman stated they
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Derrike Cope Rumored for Cale Yarborough Team if John Andretti Leaves

Derrike Cope Rumored for Cale Yarborough Team if John Andretti Leaves

August 27, 1997
If John Andretti leaves Yarborough(#98), Derrike Cope may have an opportunity to go there(he drove for Cale in the past)(
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Ernie Irvan Chose the #36 Ride Over the #23 Ford

Ernie Irvan Chose the #36 Ride Over the #23 Ford

August 27, 1997
Ernie Irvan chose the #36 ride over the #23 Ford because he was only offered a one-year deal there, the same article speculates
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Derrike Cope Is Out of the #36 Skittles Pontiac After the End of the

Derrike Cope Is Out of the #36 Skittles Pontiac After the End of the

August 25, 1997
Derrike Cope is out of the #36 Skittles Pontiac after the end of the 1997 season(RPM2Night and my Dad)(8-25-97)
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Derrike Cope Is Hot Now, Another Source Has Him Going to the #77 Jasper Ford in 1998

Derrike Cope Is Hot Now, Another Source Has Him Going to the #77 Jasper Ford in 1998

August 25, 1997
Derrike Cope is hot now, another source has him going to the #77 Jasper Ford in 1998(8-25-97)
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Here Is Another Ernie Rumor : Derrike Cope Out of the #36 Skittles Pontiac

Here Is Another Ernie Rumor : Derrike Cope Out of the #36 Skittles Pontiac

August 13, 1997
Here is another Ernie rumor : Derrike Cope out of the #36 Skittles Pontiac with Irvan to replace?(8-13-97)