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Invited drivers for Suzuka race

Invited drivers for Suzuka race

July 20, 1997
It was announced that 13 drivers have committed to participate in the second annual NASCAR Suzuka Thunder Special 100 on
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Sabates not interested in Irvan

Sabates not interested in Irvan

July 19, 1997
Have gotten this quote thru the email about 15 times, so I'll put it on the page: When asked if he would hire Irvan, Felix
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Ernie Irvan rumors

Ernie Irvan rumors

July 18, 1997
Ernie Irvan's future is a hot topic in the garage. He is considering a ride next season with the NWO Busch team that is
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Ernie Irvan’s options

Ernie Irvan’s options

July 15, 1997
I hear Ernie Irvan will end up with a second Diamond Ridge team or a second Andy Petree team with the DrJ team a distant
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Will Irvan last the season?

Will Irvan last the season?

July 14, 1997
Will Irvan last the season?(with RYR) Robert Yates has said there is a possibility of playing musical chairs before the
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Ernie Irvan update

Ernie Irvan update

July 13, 1997
Rumor: Last week Ernie Irvan called Felix Sabates(40) and Michael Kranefuss (37)...neither were interested(7-13-97)
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Terry Labonte not leaving Hendrick

Terry Labonte not leaving Hendrick

July 11, 1997
Terry Labonte says he has no plans to leave Hendrick Motorsports and join the Robert Yates Ford team. Labonte's name surfaced
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Irvan to Petty?

Irvan to Petty?

July 11, 1997
Another Ernie Irvan rumor has him in the Kings #43 ride if Hamilton goes to the #4 if Marlin goes to the #40 as rumored(
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Ernie Irvan will not return to Robert Yates

Ernie Irvan will not return to Robert Yates

July 8, 1997
As I reported before anyone else and to my dismay: Robert Yates dropped the bomb yesterday(7-7) and told the team that he
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Where is Irvan going?

Where is Irvan going?

July 8, 1997
Rumors of where Ernie Irvan may go include a second Diamond Ridge team(#29), Dale Earnhardt's #14 Burger King car, a return
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Who will be Irvan’s replacement?

Who will be Irvan’s replacement?

July 8, 1997
Rumors of replacements in the #28 for Ernie Irvan include Kenny Irwin. Jr., Johnny Benson, Jr., Ward Burton, both Labontes
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Yates not signing Irvan

Yates not signing Irvan

July 7, 1997
I hear Robert Yates called a meeting today and told the team that he was not signing Ernie Irvan for 1998(7-7-97)
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Japan Handbook

Japan Handbook

July 5, 1997
NASCAR has handed out this year's Japan Handbook, a crew-chief's guide to packing cars and tools for the Suzuka race. ''
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Kenny Irwin replacing Ernie Irvan?

Kenny Irwin replacing Ernie Irvan?

July 5, 1997
I hear from a good source that Kenny Irwin Jr is going to replace Ernie Irvan in the #28 Texaco Thunderbird in 1998. It
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Ernie Irwin still not signed

Ernie Irwin still not signed

July 4, 1997
So much for the Ernie Irvan rumors being put to rest: Robert Yates said yesterday he still hasn't signed Ernie Irvan to