Ernie Irvan News

6/13/1997

6/13/1997

June 13, 1997
And more: The word is that the Labonte program was on hold. However, The new Revell list has both the Labonte regular and Frosted Flakes car scheduled for release this quarter. Revell's shipping info has been MUCH more accurate than Action/RCCA from what I hear. For

6/13/1997

6/13/1997

June 13, 1997
Nike could be looking for a deal much like McDonalds has with multiple race

Rumor Mill for 1998(or sooner)

Rumor Mill for 1998(or sooner)

May 27, 1997
Marlin to the #28; Hamilton to the #4; Todd Bodine to the #43; and...Irvan to the #16(the Roush connection again); That could lead Musgrave to the new Dr.J team, the #40 or maybe the #77??????(5-27-97)

Ernie Irvan to the #40?

Ernie Irvan to the #40?

May 20, 1997
From the NASCAR Fans Site Newsletter: heard a lot of RUMORS that Ernie Irvan in 2 weeks will be with the #40 Coors Team. There seem to be a lot of speculation that Robby Gordon will not return from Indy. Only time will tell(5-20-97)

#29 rumors

#29 rumors

May 13, 1997
I hear the #29 rumors again...with Jeff Green replacing Pressley and Pressley going back to BGN in the #8?? or Ernie Irvan may take over the ride in 1998 if he leaves the #28(5-13-97)

Speednet Rumors

Speednet Rumors

May 3, 1997
Speednet Rumors has quite a few rumors today: 1) They mention that Robby Gordon may not return to the WC and the #40 Coors Light Chevy. Wally Dallenbach would then replace Gordon in the #40, if Coors agrees to that arrangement but no mention of what happens to the #

Winston paint schemes

Winston paint schemes

April 25, 1997
More special paint schemes for The Winston on May 17th. Mike Waltrip's #21 Citgo will run a dalmatian dog paint scheme, white with black dots in support of Walt Disney's "101 Dalmatians." Sterling Marlin to run special paint scheme with Kodak(that he will keep as the

Ernie and Jeff settle things

Ernie and Jeff settle things

March 9, 1997
Looks likes things are settled between Ernie and Jeff as they were fooling and joking around before the Atlanta race.(3-9-97)

More on Irvin, Gordon

More on Irvin, Gordon

March 6, 1997
Here is some more news about the Ernie/Jeff incident: Jeff Gordon was on QVC 3-5-97, a caller asked, "I know Ernie was upset after the race about the incident between you and him, and I'd like to here what you have to say about it.", to which Gordon replied, "We were

More on Irvin, Gordon disagreement

More on Irvin, Gordon disagreement

March 4, 1997
Here is a condensed version of the incident between Ernie Irvan and Jeff Gordon from three eye witnesses: "I was at Richmond, right out of turn 2 where the incident happened. I had my scanner on Ernie, so I heard and saw what happened. Right before the restart everybody

Winston not open to non-winners

Winston not open to non-winners

January 17, 1997
The Winston will no longer be open to non-winners. The rules have now been altered to include only winners in the field. That includes drivers and car-owners who have won races in the previous year and the current year, past Winston Cup champions, winners of The Winston