Geoff Bodine News

6/15/1997

6/15/1997

June 15, 1997
More JournalNow: Geoff Bodine has agreed to sell part of his financially hard-pressed team to an unnamed according to NASCAR sources. Bodine has talked with Julius Erving about such a deal, but it was unclear yesterday if Erving might be involved in Bodine's latest

6/14/1997

6/14/1997

June 14, 1997
This weeks NSSN(6-11-97) reports that there are rumors that Geoff Bodine may be close to selling his team to Road Racing, Indy Car and Drag Racing team owner Andy Evans(6-14-97)

6/10/1997

6/10/1997

June 10, 1997
I hear Geoff Bodine should be making an announcement in a week or two. No details because it isn't final, but I hear it will make the team stronger in all areas including "marketing"(6-10-97)

6/9/1997

6/9/1997

June 9, 1997
At Pocono(June) Geoff Bodine was forced to a backup motor by Peter Guild and Travis Carter, when he blew his primary engine(6-9-97)

Bud Moore sponsors

Bud Moore sponsors

June 3, 1997
I hear from a great source, that Bud Moore has three sponsors talking to him, Ford is telling Moore to chose which one he wants so they can channel the other two to Geoff Bodine and Lake Speed. Supposedly Geoff gets the second pick in this deal. All with help from

QVC and the #7

QVC and the #7

June 1, 1997
Primary sponsor QVC has given Geoff Bodine permission to leave the #7 Ford quarterpanels bare in an effort to attract another sponsor(5-29-97). As you saw QVC was on the quarter panels of the car(6-1-97)

Bodine / QVC differences

Bodine / QVC differences

May 6, 1997
Did you notice the #7 tested at California? Why would Bodine test there if he was closing up shop? This from the Richmond Times-Dispatch: "Geoff Bodine has no plans to close up shop and quit racing, team officials say. A disagreement with sponsor QVC, seems to have

Geoff Bodine sponsorship woes

Geoff Bodine sponsorship woes

May 5, 1997
I hear Geoff Bodine is just about out of money and will have to close up shop after Talladega unless he gets a sponsor? I would imagine he'll attempt Charlotte as he is already in the Winston Select and the money is good there(5-5-97)

Sponsor troubles for Bodine

Sponsor troubles for Bodine

May 3, 1997
As reported before here, Geoff Bodine is having sponsor troubles, but instead of a rumor, Speednet reports that QVC has not paid Bodine since January and there is a dispute over what money is owed to the team. QVC is still on the car because of legal issues(of course

Geoff Bodine to sell?

Geoff Bodine to sell?

April 29, 1997
Have heard that Geoff Bodine may be trying to sell his team and go back to just being a driver??(4-29-97)

Geoff Bodine fined

Geoff Bodine fined

April 14, 1997
Geoff Bodine was fined $10,000 by NASCAR. For his on the track incidents with Jimmy Spencer and for his comments after the final incident. After the final altercation with Spencer, Geoff Bodine was told by NASCAR to park the car(4-14-97)

Tammy Jo Kirk…oops

Tammy Jo Kirk…oops

April 9, 1997
Sorry folks I was Wrong! Tammy Jo Kirk has not quit Geoff Bodine's truck team! Seems there was confusion over the #07 and #7 switch. sorry about that!(4-9-97)

Trouble for Bodine or Stricklin?

Trouble for Bodine or Stricklin?

March 22, 1997
Look for NASCAR to tear down Geoff Bodine's and/or Hut Strickin's engines because the NASCAR officials believe there might be something on the edge there. The Cup officials are looking at Glidden hard(3-22-97)

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