Elliott Sadler News

September 4, 1998

September 4, 1998

September 4, 1998
From the JournalNow: Elliott Sadler has agreed to run for the Wood Brothers next season. The move is a major coup for Ford Motor Company, snaring one of Chevrolet's most promising newcomers. Neither Sadler nor the Wood brothers would make the signing official, but

September 4, 1998

September 4, 1998

September 4, 1998
It's official: The Wood Brothers have signed Elliott Sadler to a multi-year contract to drive the #21 CITGO Ford next year. "This is a tremendous opportunity for me," said Sadler. "I think that I am ready to compete in Winston Cup, particularly with the experience

September 4, 1998

September 4, 1998

September 4, 1998
From the JournalNow: Elliott Sadler has agreed to run for the Wood Brothers next season. The move is a major coup for Ford Motor Company, snaring one of Chevrolet's most promising newcomers. Neither Sadler nor the Wood brothers would make the signing official, but

September 3, 1998

September 3, 1998

September 3, 1998
It's OFFICIAL: Kenny Wallace will drive the #55 Square-D Chevy for Andy Petree in 1999 as a teammate to Kenny Schrader with Wallace signing a three year deal. Still interviewing crew chiefs. Story on NASCAR Online.(RPM2Nite)(9-3-98)It's OFFICIAL: Tony Stewart will

September 3, 1998

September 3, 1998

September 3, 1998
It's OFFICIAL: Tony Stewart will drive the #20 Home Depot Pontiac for Joe Gibbs in 1999 as a teammate to Bobby Labonte. Still Interviewing crew chiefs. Story onGoRacing, NASCAR Online andStock Car Racing Magazine Website(has 2 images).(RPM2Nite)(9-3-98)I hear Elliott

September 3, 1998

September 3, 1998

September 3, 1998
I hear Elliott Sadler has signed with the #21 CITGO Ford team owned by the Wood Brothers. Great story on the Wood Brothers in last weeksWinston Cup Scene.(9-3-98)UPDATE: I hear that Heilig-Meyers announced that they will not sponsor a car in 1999. That means the

September 3, 1998

September 3, 1998

September 3, 1998
I hear Elliott Sadler has signed with the #21 CITGO Ford team owned by the Wood Brothers. Great story on the Wood Brothers in last weeks Winston Cup Scene . (09-03-1998)

No second team for Wood Brothers?

No second team for Wood Brothers?

August 31, 1998
"If the Wood brothers team lands Elliott Sadler as its driver for 1999, it doesn't plan to launch a second team with Matt Kenseth, because running one rookie, much less two, would be enough of a headache. The Woods say they're close to a deal with Sadler, which would

August 30, 1998

August 30, 1998

August 30, 1998
After three days of extensive testing at Darlington Raceway, Elliott Sadler finally found the speed he was searching for Wednesday, preparing to make his Darlington NASCAR Winston Cup debut in the Sunday, Sept 6, Pepsi Southern 500. He'll be in the #92 Gary Becthel

August 27, 1998

August 27, 1998

August 27, 1998
From Marty at MRN: It appears as though Elliott Sadler is the leading candidate to replace Michael Waltrip in the Wood Brothers car next year. Last week Waltrip and the Woods announced that they would not continue their partnership next season. It also appears as

Sadler to Wood Brothers?

Sadler to Wood Brothers?

August 26, 1998
Elliott Sadler, a 23-year-old considered a potential star, has emerged as the leading candidate to take over as driver of the Wood Brothers' #21 CITGO Fords for 1999. The Wood Brothers and driver Michael Waltrip announced last week that they would not continue their

August 24, 1998

August 24, 1998

August 24, 1998
Tempers flew on the backstretch during the sixth caution period on lap 249 when rookie driver Elliott Sadler blocked Ernie Irvan's Grand Prix into his pit stall. A Skittles crew member ran up to Sadler's window net to let him know what he thought about the action but

August 21, 1998

August 21, 1998

August 21, 1998
Didn't catch this earlier, Elliott Sadler is driving the #92 Trop Artic Diamond Rudge Chevy in the Goody's 500, he didn't make it during first round. But he was 32nd fastest which may be good enough to get him in as 2nd round speeds may be slower because of the heat

August 5, 1998

August 5, 1998

August 5, 1998
Elliott Sadler has verbally committed to team owner Gary H. Bechtel that he WILL return to Diamond Ridge Motorsports for the 1999 season. He will compete for the 1999 BGN championship and also run 5 WC races, keeping his rookie status intact. (08-05-1998)

August 2, 1998

August 2, 1998

August 2, 1998
Elliott Sadler is fielding offers from Winston Cup team owners looking to make a driver change. It is still unclear what car owner Gary Bechtel, who owns Sadler's contract, plans to do next season. JournalNow (08-02-1998)