Jimmy Spencer News

No Bull Five:

No Bull Five:

September 5, 2002
No Bull Five: The Monte Carlo 400 with the Looney Tunes at Richmond is a No Bull Five event. UPDATE: the Eligible drivers: #15-Michael Waltrip, #2-Rusty Wallace, #40-Sterling Marlin, #41-Jimmy Spencer, #6-Mark Martin (top five from Pepsi 400). The Fans: Joe Bowser,

Ganassi Third Team UPDATE 3:

Ganassi Third Team UPDATE 3:

August 29, 2002
Ganassi Third Team UPDATE 3: Car owner [#40, #41] Ganassi said he's committed to fielding a third Dodge Intrepid next season alongside the two Sterling Marlin and Jimmy Spencer currently drive, but would not confirm that Texaco-Havoline will be the sponsor. Texaco-

Ganassi Third Team UPDATE 2:

Ganassi Third Team UPDATE 2:

August 26, 2002
Ganassi Third Team UPDATE 2: Car owner [#40, #41] Ganassi said he's committed to fielding a third Dodge Intrepid next season alongside the two Sterling Marlin and Jimmy Spencer currently drive, but would not confirm that Texaco-Havoline will be the sponsor. Texaco-

Richmond testing this week:

Richmond testing this week:

August 25, 2002
Richmond testing this week: Richmond International Raceway will play host to three days of testing this week for next weekend's race. #02-Hermie Sadler, #4-Mike Skinner and #41-Jimmy Spencer will be testing Winston Cup cars at the 0.75-mile oval tomorrow. They will

Andretti’s Plans?

Andretti’s Plans?

August 24, 2002
Andretti's Plans? Now that Ricky Rudd has signed his deal, the focus in the Winston Cup garage turns to car owner Chip Ganassi, who is looking for a new driver for his planned third team. Ganassi says he's looking for youth, noting that Sterling Marlin and Jimmy Spencer

Spencer wins at Bristol:

Spencer wins at Bristol:

August 23, 2002
#1-Jimmy Spencer took the lead at lap 190 and won the Food City 250 at Bristol. #23-Scott Wimmer almost caught Spencer, but ended up 2nd. Followed by #60-Greg Biffle, #18-Mike McLaughlin and #21-Jeff Green. Biffle maintains the points lead, now 78 points ahead of #

Richmond testing:

Richmond testing:

August 20, 2002
Richmond testing: #41-Jimmy Spencer and #26-Todd Bodine are scheduled to test at Richmond International Raceway on Tues August 20th and Wednesday Aug 21st. Fans are invited to watch testing on both days. The grandstands will be open from 9:00am to 5:00pm.(RIR PR)(8

Ganassi Third Team? Spencer back:

Ganassi Third Team? Spencer back:

August 19, 2002
Ganassi Third Team? Spencer back: Chip Ganassi still envisions having a three-car team next season, despite rumors a potential that a deal with Texaco/Havoline as a sponsor for the third team may be in doubt. Ganassi said Sunday that Sterling Marlin and, most likely

Rudd/Ganassi deal dead? UPDATE:

Rudd/Ganassi deal dead? UPDATE:

August 17, 2002
Rudd/Ganassi deal dead? UPDATE: In a startling twist, the Ricky Rudd-Chip Ganassi-Texaco now appears to be dead, according to sources on both sides. Rudd and Ganassi have been on the verge of finalizing their deal to run a third Dodge team next year under Texaco's

Chevron Luncheon? UPDATE 3 postponed/canceled Yes – the saga continiues:

Chevron Luncheon? UPDATE 3 postponed/canceled Yes – the saga continiues:

August 13, 2002
Chevron Luncheon? UPDATE 3 postponed/canceled Yes - the saga continiues: hearing there will be a luncheon of some sort at Lowe's Motor Speedway next Tuesday afternoon held by ChevronTexaco (Havoline) to discuss its future in the NASCAR Winston Cup Series.(8-10-2002

Humpy Praises NASCAR’s Safety Efforts:

Humpy Praises NASCAR’s Safety Efforts:

August 10, 2002
Humpy Praises NASCAR's Safety Efforts: After watching two intense days of testing through his office window at Lowe's Motor Speedway, President and General Manager H.A. "Humpy" Wheeler says he is impressed with NASCAR's efforts to improve safety and on-track competition

Spencer-Busch and owners meet with NASCAR:

Spencer-Busch and owners meet with NASCAR:

August 9, 2002
Spencer-Busch and owners meet with NASCAR: #97-Kurt Busch and #41(42)-Jimmy Spencer and their respective car owners, Jack Roush and Chip Ganassi, met with NASCAR President Mike Helton and series director John Darby Friday morning to help “clear the air” between the

Spencer and Busch Together Again:

Spencer and Busch Together Again:

August 7, 2002
Spencer and Busch Together Again: #41-Jimmy Spencer and #97-Kurt Busch tested Tuesday at Lowes Motor Speedway just two days after their lastest on-track confrontation. Spencer and #26-Todd Bodine shook down cars with the so-called bigger greenhouse while #10-Johnny

Bigger Cars Test at Lowes:

Bigger Cars Test at Lowes:

August 6, 2002
Bigger Cars Test at Lowes: NASCAR's attempts to develop Winston Cup cars with a bigger "greenhouse area" to improve driver safety and aerodynamics appears to be hitting a roadblock. NASCAR used 2003 versions of three car makes – Dodge, Ford and Pontiac – in a test

Ganassi says Spencer will be back, and a twist:

Ganassi says Spencer will be back, and a twist:

August 5, 2002
Ganassi says Spencer will be back, and a twist: Chip Ganassi still isn't saying much about his plans for next season, but insiders say that Ganassi has told #41-Jimmy Spencer he'll be back next season as #40-Sterling Marlin's teammate. Ricky Rudd is expected to announce