Jimmy Spencer News

Andretti still not signed UPDATE:

Andretti still not signed UPDATE:

November 18, 2002
Andretti still not signed UPDATE: John Andretti still has not signed the contract offer Petty Enterprises gave him months ago, but the organization is certain the driver will be back in 2003. "There are a couple of issues that still need to be resolved, but as far

Randolph back with Blaney? UPDATE:

Randolph back with Blaney? UPDATE:

November 18, 2002
Randolph back with Blaney? UPDATE: hearing Doug Randolph, who worked with Dave Blaney at Bill Davis Racing, could move from Ganassi Racing's #41 to the #77 Jasper Motorsports team.(11-13-2002) UPDATE: Doug Randolph, crew chief for the #41, in which Jimmy Spencer will

More Blaney:

More Blaney:

November 18, 2002
More Blaney: Chip Ganassi wanted Dave Blaney to replace Jimmy Spencer in the #41 Dodge next year, but Blaney said Sunday he's committed to returning to Jasper Motorsports and the #77 Ford. With Blaney off the market, Busch Series driver Hank Parker Jr. now is the leading

Photographer Burned In Spencer Crash:

Photographer Burned In Spencer Crash:

November 17, 2002
Photographer Burned In Spencer Crash: Bob LeSieur, photographer for Speedway Scene, was burned on his arms and face when Jimmy Spencer crashed on lap 194 and backed into the first turn wall. The car burst into flames and LeSieur wasn't looking at the action because

Spencer/Gannasi Talking about contract issues:

Spencer/Gannasi Talking about contract issues:

November 15, 2002
Spencer/Gannasi Talking about contract issues: Jimmy Spencer, who was abruptly fired last week by team owner Chip Ganassi and says he won't soon get over the shock of that event, said Thursday at Homestead-Miami Speedway he has had conversations with Ganassi about

Spencer and APR?

Spencer and APR?

November 14, 2002
Spencer and APR? Kenny Schrader and Jimmy Spencer are the favorites to end up at Andy Petree Racing, while Petree's current driver, Bobby Hamilton and Dave Blaney [see next story] are candidates for the open seat in Chip Ganassi Racing's No. 41 Dodge, a ride currently

Pemberton leaving the #77 for the #36? UPDATE 2 Official:

Pemberton leaving the #77 for the #36? UPDATE 2 Official:

November 13, 2002
Pemberton leaving the #77 for the #36? UPDATE 2 Official: Crew chief Ryan Pemberton will leave his post with Blaney at the end of the season and replace Newt Moore on the #36 US Army Pontiac to driven by Jerry Nadeau.(Sporting News) AND The #77 Jasper Motorsports team

Ganassi in no hurry UPDATE:

Ganassi in no hurry UPDATE:

November 12, 2002
Ganassi in no hurry UPDATE: Chip Ganassi says he's in no hurry to select a replacement for Jimmy Spencer in the #41 Target Doddge next season but characterized his candidates as the usual list of suspects. Garage sources say the list includes drivers who are looking

Spencer not happy with his release, maybe to the #7 in 2003? UPDATE 2 Furr or Baldwin as #7 crew chief?

Spencer not happy with his release, maybe to the #7 in 2003? UPDATE 2 Furr or Baldwin as #7 crew chief?

November 12, 2002
Spencer not happy with his release, maybe to the #7 in 2003? UPDATE 2 Furr or Baldwin as #7 crew chief? Jimmy Spencer said Friday he's upset about how he got the word - via a phone call - that he'd be out of the #41 Dodges owned by Chip Ganassi at the end of the 2002

Jimmy Spencer out of the #41? UPDATE 4 at end of season; Hamilton? Mears?:

Jimmy Spencer out of the #41? UPDATE 4 at end of season; Hamilton? Mears?:

November 10, 2002
Jimmy Spencer out of the #41? UPDATE 4 at end of season; Hamilton? Mears?: hearing rumors that Jimmy Spencer will not return to the #41 Target Dodge/Ganassi Racing team, not sure if it is immediate or at the end of the season or at all. If released, the only rumored

Spencer not happy with his release, maybe to the #7 in 2003?

Spencer not happy with his release, maybe to the #7 in 2003?

November 8, 2002
Spencer not happy with his release, maybe to the #7 in 2003? Jimmy Spencer said Friday he's upset about how he got the word - via a phone call - that he'd be out of the #41 Dodges owned by Chip Ganassi at the end of the 2002 Winston Cup season. Spencer said he is also

Vasser doubts he’ll be in the #41:

Vasser doubts he’ll be in the #41:

November 7, 2002
Vasser doubts he'll be in the #41: during an interview on ESPN2's RPM 2Night (still can't believe they are canceling this show) CART driver Jimmy Vasser said doesn't think Chip Ganassi is considering him for the #41 Target Dodge ride that Jimmy Spencer will be released

Spencer out? UPDATE at end of season; Hamilton?:

Spencer out? UPDATE at end of season; Hamilton?:

November 6, 2002
Spencer out? UPDATE at end of season; Hamilton?: hearing rumors that Jimmy Spencer will not return to the #41 Target Dodge/Ganassi Racing team, not sure if it is immediate or at the end of the season or at all. If released, the only rumored driver I have heard is Jimmy

Double Duty at AMS:

Double Duty at AMS:

October 25, 2002
Double Duty at AMS: Twelve drivers are scheduled to run both Saturday's Aaron's 312 BGN race and Sunday's NAPA 500 Winston Cup race. The list includes Scott Wimmer (#27 Cup/#23 BGN), Jimmy Spencer (#41/#1), Mike Wallace (#14/#4), Kenny Wallace (#23/#48), Kerry Earnhardt

Nadeau injured? Grissom in the #44 at Martinsville UPDATE 2 advised to site out rest of 2002:

Nadeau injured? Grissom in the #44 at Martinsville UPDATE 2 advised to site out rest of 2002:

October 18, 2002
Nadeau injured? Grissom in the #44 at Martinsville UPDATE 2 advised to site out rest of 2002: hearing Jerry Nadeau who driver the #44 Georgia Pacific Dodge for Petty was injured in some sort of Go Cart accident, was injured and will not be able to race at Martinsville