Hut Stricklin News

David Green fired

David Green fired

June 9, 1998
David Green, driver of the No. 96 Chevrolet, has been fired effective immediately, a team source said Tuesday. Hut Stricklin, will drive the car at Michigan. See the rest of the story at That's Racin'.(6-9-98)

Stricklin to replace David Green?

Stricklin to replace David Green?

June 9, 1998
The apparent rift between David Green and the #96 American Equipment Racing Team looks to be getting deeper. goracing has learned that Hut Stricklin is being fitted for a Caterpillar drivers suit and will take over the wheel of the #96 Chevrolet in this weekend's Miller

Oakwood Homes on the #55

Oakwood Homes on the #55

June 8, 1998
Andy Petree Racing will have Oakwood Homes, Ken Schrader's BGN sponsor, as primary sponsor of the #55 Chevy Cup car to be driven by Hut Stricklin at the Pepsi 400 in Daytona.(TNN's Inside NASCAR)(6-8-98)

Testing at Daytona

Testing at Daytona

June 8, 1998
Among teams testing at Daytona include: Rusty Wallace in the #2 Miller Lite Ford with Buddy Baker helping out; Hut Stricklin in the #96 Caterpillar Chevy, David Green is getting checked out for his broken shoulder; Dennis Setzer testing the #94/89 Elliott Fords; Rich

Stricklin, Dallenbach

Stricklin, Dallenbach

June 6, 1998
If Hut Stricklin finds a full-time ride with a different team before the Pepsi 400 at Daytona, Wally Dallenbach will drive the #55 Andy Petree owned 2nd team there.(TNN-Inside NASCAR)(6-6-98)

Stricklin in the #96?

Stricklin in the #96?

June 3, 1998
Heard a rumor that the American Equipment Racing, Caterpillar #96 Winston Cup Team was putting Hut Stricklin in the car for the Richmond Cup race. Not true -- David will drive the car in Richmond.(6-3-98) - wrong

Stricklin working on contract

Stricklin working on contract

June 3, 1998
Hut Stricklin is still working out his contract issues with the Stavola Bros and says he has many things in the works and expects to have a ride by Michigan or Pocono.(WC Today Radio)(6-3-98)

Stricklin in the #55

Stricklin in the #55

June 1, 1998
Hut Stricklin will be in the #55 Andy Petree Chevy for the Pepsi 400 in a one race deal. The team has no sponsor yet, but Petree hopes to land one for the race.(RPM2Nite)(6-1-98)

Testing News

Testing News

June 1, 1998
#00-Buckshot Jones(not the #8); #97-Chad Little; #91-Kevin Lepage; #28-Kenny Irwin and Hut Stricklin and #22-Ward Burton tested at Pocono today and will test on Tuesday. Two days of tire testing is taking place at Indianapolis with #18-Bobby Labonte and #12-Jeremy

Hut Stricklin looking

Hut Stricklin looking

May 31, 1998
Hut Stricklin is looking for a new ride, after splitting last week with the Stavolas(#8 Circuit City Chevy). He has the Daytona 400-mile race in July lined up as teammate with Kenny Schrader, and he'll be testing this week for three days at Pocono with Robert Yates

Changes for Junie Donlavey’s team?

Changes for Junie Donlavey’s team?

May 31, 1998
Junie Donlavey has ended speculation that his race team might move to Charlotte. But there are now indications a shakeup may be brewing within the stock-car team. Charlotte.(JournalNow), one report I hear is that crew chief Tommy Baldwin, Jr will leave at the season

Todd Bodine’s job in danger?

Todd Bodine’s job in danger?

May 31, 1998
Car owner Bob Hancher denies reports that he may be considering a driver change, Hut Stricklin for Todd Bodine. Hanchter's team failed to make this weekend's MBNA 400. The team also failed to qualify at Daytona, Rockingham, Las Vegas, Texas and Talladega.(JournalNow

Stricklin with a ride

Stricklin with a ride

May 30, 1998
Hut Stricklin didn't sit on the sidelines long. Stricklin, who split with car owner Billy Stavola(#8 Circuit City Chevy) last week, has signed to run at Daytona as Kenny Schrader's teammate -- and drafting partner -- with car owner Andy Petree.(JournalNow) Will be #

May 30, 1998

May 30, 1998

May 30, 1998
Hut Stricklin didn't sit on the sidelines long. Stricklin, who split with car owner Billy Stavola(#8 Circuit City Chevy) last week, has signed to run at Daytona as Kenny Schrader's teammate -- and drafting partner -- with car owner Andy Petree.(JournalNow) Will be #

Hillenberg to replace Stricklin in some races

Hillenberg to replace Stricklin in some races

May 25, 1998
UPDATE II: Hearing rumors that Hut Stricklin has been released from the #8 Circuit City Chevy.(5-22-98) - one rumor has Buckshot Jones taking over??(5-23-98) - Hut Stricklin has been released from the #8 Circuit City ride effective immediately. The team cites a lack