Elliott Sadler News

Elliott and Hermie Sadler test at Charlotte

Elliott and Hermie Sadler test at Charlotte

March 11, 1998
Elliott and Hermie Sadler [tested] their BGN Diamond Ridge Motorsports Chevy's at Charlotte today. No speeds given, Elliott hit the wall but was on(Winston Cup Today Radio/PRN)(3-11-98)

Testing at Talladega

Testing at Talladega

January 14, 1998
Bill Elliott was one of seven drivers at Talladega Superspeedway Tuesday testing for the upcoming season. Elliott also had Dennis Setzer and David Bonnett helping test cars for his 3-day test. Also testing NASCAR Winston Cup cars was Ricky Rudd with assistance from

Stocks for Tots

Stocks for Tots

December 16, 1997
The 8th annual Stocks for Tots , to benefit neglected and abused children, will be held on Thursday, Dec 18, 1997 from 6pm to 10 pm at Lakeside Industrial Park in Mooresville, the site of several NASCAR race shops. Fans gain entrance to the industrial park by bringing

Hylton to be crew chief for Sadler’s Cup races

Hylton to be crew chief for Sadler’s Cup races

December 14, 1997
Diamond Ridge (owner of the #29 WC Chevy driven by Jeff Green) has hired former WC #6 Car Chief, Butch Hylton to be the crew chief for BGN driver Elliott Sadler in 5 Cup races in 1998. I assume it will be in the #66 Phillips 66 Chevy(RPN2Nite)(12-14-97)

Elliott Sadler switching numbers

Elliott Sadler switching numbers

November 29, 1997
The Diamind Ridge #29 BGN team with driver Elliott Sadler will switch to #66 in 1998(WC Scene) and I understand his brother Hermie will use the #29(11-29-97)

Elliott Sadler staying

Elliott Sadler staying

October 15, 1997
Sources tell me that Elliott Sadler is without a doubt he is staying where he is at Diamond Ridge Motorsports and that the reports the Wood Brothers have talked to him are false. He will have a new car number next year #66(10-15-97)

Coors Light on the #12

Coors Light on the #12

October 4, 1997
The #12 Chevy will have Coors Light decals on the car Sunday as the #40 Coors Light Chevy failed to make the show with Elliott Sadler behind the wheel(10-4-97)

Wood Brothers

Wood Brothers

October 2, 1997
"And another shakeup might be looming, this time within the Wood brothers' team. Michael Waltrip, their driver, is under consideration for the ride with Richard Petty, according to sources close to the situation. What the Woodses might do for a new driver if Waltrip

9/30/1997

9/30/1997

September 30, 1997
Well, it's over, that is Robby Gordon's tenure with SABCO and the #40 Coors Chevy. Gordon asked for and was granted his release from the SABCO Winston Cup ride effective immediately. Gordon says he is talking to several WC owners and CART owner Carl Hogan about rides

8/5/1997

8/5/1997

August 5, 1997
Rumor alert: Elliott Sadler to take over as driver for #4 car in 1998? Doubtful(8-5-97)

Robby Gordon update

Robby Gordon update

June 2, 1997
The JournalNow reports that SABCO saga of Robby Gordon has become a little stranger with word that Gordon has been out on the water in a ski boat the last few days, despite his Indy burns. There are indications now that his burns aren't as severe as have been reported