Jack Sprague News

Truck Testing:

Truck Testing:

April 15, 1999
at Martinsville was held on Wednesday, 37 teams tested, Top 10 speeds: 1) #24-Jack Sprague 93.061mph; 2) #98-Kevin Harvick 92.837; 3) #2-Mike Wallace 92.628; 4) #1-Dennis Setzer 92.456; 5) #86-Stacy Compton 92.380; 6) #43-Jimmy Hensley 92.344; 7) #60-Andy Houston 92

100th Race:

100th Race:

March 20, 1999
The April 3 Craftsman Truck race at Evergreen Speedway in Monroe, Wash., will the 100th since the series began in 1995. The five drivers who have competed in all of them - Ron Hornaday, Jack Sprague, Rick Carelli, Butch Miller and Joe Ruttman - are eligible for a $

Texas Testing:

Texas Testing:

February 14, 1999
Several teams from the NASCAR Craftsman Truck series were at the (Texas) speedway on Tuesday, kicking off two days of testing for GM. Schrader, owner of the #52 Oakwood Homes Chevrolet truck team, was on hand to see how his team might fare. His driver, Scott Hansen

Sprague to Cup?

Sprague to Cup?

January 6, 1999
I hear that CTS driver Jack Sprague may run up to five Cup events in 1999. Probably a #52 Hendrick Chevy and not a Pontiac(as in 1997). Likely tracks include: Charlotte, Indy, Phoenix, Rockingham

No second team for Wood Brothers?

No second team for Wood Brothers?

August 31, 1998
"If the Wood brothers team lands Elliott Sadler as its driver for 1999, it doesn't plan to launch a second team with Matt Kenseth, because running one rookie, much less two, would be enough of a headache. The Woods say they're close to a deal with Sadler, which would

Sprague promised a ride?

Sprague promised a ride?

August 26, 1998
UPDATE: Good Story at Speed Magazine on Wally Dallenbach, Jr: Contract may be win away for Dallenbach by Godwin Kelly. - something I missed in this story Brad pointed out to me: "There are a couple of factors that could change Dallenbach's luck. Jack Sprague, the defending

GMAC Financial Services to sponsor Jack Sprague

GMAC Financial Services to sponsor Jack Sprague

July 14, 1998
GMAC Financial Services has signed on to sponsor the NCTS series-leading #24 Chevy Truck of Hendrick Motorsports with driver Jack Sprague for the rest of 1998. See a picture of the truck and the rest of the story at #24 Sponsor-less No More by Glen Grissom of TNN-www

Sprague sponsor

Sprague sponsor

July 12, 1998
Mike Joy mentioned during the Truck race that Hendrick Motorsports hopes to announce a sponsor for its #24 Truck team and driver Jack Sprague.(CBS-Truck Race)

Fourth team for Hendrick Motorsports?

Fourth team for Hendrick Motorsports?

June 25, 1998
Rumors about Hendrick Motorsports starting a fourth team could involve their current Craftsman truck driver Jack Sprague in a Pontiac, now officially designated as an R&D piece. Earlier this year SCR spotted Sprague testing the Pontiac at Charlotte Motor Speedway

Sprague in the #40 at Watkins Glen

Sprague in the #40 at Watkins Glen

June 24, 1998
Jack Sprague will drive the #40 Channellock Chevy at Watkins Glen this Sunday.(RPM2Nite)(6-24-98)

Joe Nemechek to Hendrick?

Joe Nemechek to Hendrick?

June 23, 1998
Another rumor I hear is Joe Nemechek taking over in the Bud car in 1999 and Hendrick may go to a four car team, rumor once again has Jack Sprague in a Pontiac ???(6-23-98)

Sprague working on sponsor

Sprague working on sponsor

May 19, 1998
Jack Sprague was also on RPM2Nite and says while his #24 Hendrick Motorsports Chevy truck still does not have a primary sponsor, the team is still working hard to get one.(RPM2Nite)(5-19-98)

No Robby Gordon in the #50

No Robby Gordon in the #50

April 30, 1998
Talks with Robby Gordon almost worked out but it appears that Robby will not be in the #50 car this year. The only race that was still a possibility was the Winston Open and it appears as though Jack Sprague will drive that race for the Bud team. Also don't be surprised

Testing at Charlotte

Testing at Charlotte

April 22, 1998
Testing at Charlotte continued Wednesday with the top 10 in speeds being: #29-Jeff Green 179.700mph; 92-Elliott Sadler 179.700(yes the same); #12-Jeremy Mayfield 178.748; #2-Rusty Wallace 178.512; #7-Geoff Bodine 178.217; #43-John Andretti 178.217; #??-Jack Sprague

Charlotte practice

Charlotte practice

April 22, 1998
Speeds from the Charlotte practice on Tuesday: 1. Elliott Sadler,#92 181.025mph; 2. Rusty Wallace,#2 180.240; 3. Jeremy Mayfield,#37 178.985; 4. John Andretti,#43 178.394; 5. Ward Burton,#22 178.335; 6. Ken Schrader,#33 177.339; 7. Jeff Green,#29 177.165; 8. Kenny