Jimmy Vasser News

Vasser to Winston Cup in 2004?

Vasser to Winston Cup in 2004?

May 7, 2003
AutoRacing1.com is reporting that CART driver Jimmy Vasser signed last week to run a full season of Winston Cup for 2004.( AutoRacing1.com - need subscription to read), didn't say which team.(5-7-2003)

Vasser sits out at Darlington:

Vasser sits out at Darlington:

March 12, 2003
CART regular Jimmy Vasser had hoped to race at Darlington, but sponsorship difficulties have forced Braun Racing to field just one car at that event.(Daytona Beach News Journal)(3-12-2003)

Keller needs OK, but expects to race UPDATE:

Keller needs OK, but expects to race UPDATE:

February 21, 2003
Jason Keller rested at home in Greenville over the weekend, a "little sore," he said, from the worst wreck of his racing career. Keller hit another car and the Daytona International Speedway outside wall hard Saturday on the next-to-last lap of the Koolerz 300 Busch

Nemechek wins pole at Daytona:

Nemechek wins pole at Daytona:

February 12, 2003
#87-Joe Nemechek won the pole for the Koolerz 300 at Daytona with a speed of 186.050mph, followed by #8-Dale Earnhardt Jr. at 185.586. #21-Kevin Harvick was third, #39-Mike McLaughlin [nice job] fourth and open-wheel star #30-Jimmy Vasser will make his series debut

Dale Earnhardt Jr fastest in Day 4 testing at Daytona:

Dale Earnhardt Jr fastest in Day 4 testing at Daytona:

January 25, 2003
#8N-Dale Earnhardt, Jr at 183.520, followed by #48A-Shane Hmiel at 182.146, #7-Randy LaJoie at 182.013, #03-Mike McLaughlin at 181.936 and #57A-Jason Keller at 181.594. Overall top five for all test sessions were: #19-Jimmy Vasser, Dodge, 184.158 #20-Mike Bliss, Pontiac

Jimmy Vasser fastest in Day 2 testing at Daytona:

Jimmy Vasser fastest in Day 2 testing at Daytona:

January 21, 2003
#19-Jimmy Vasser was the fastest in BGN testing at Daytona on Day 2 with a fast lap at 184.158 mph, followed by #20-Mike Bliss at 184.030, #38-Kasey Kahne at 183.453, #19-Chad Blount at 183.001 and #21-Kevin Harvick at 182.964.(BGN Racing), no drafting testing was

Former CART champ Jimmy Vasser to run partial BGN schedule:

Former CART champ Jimmy Vasser to run partial BGN schedule:

January 21, 2003
Jimmy Vasser, who won the 1996 CART series crown with Chip Ganassi Racing, will run a partial BGN schedule this season, beginning with his career debut in the season-opening Koolerz 300 at Daytona. Vasser, who will run fulltime in CART this season, is scheduled to

Former CART champ Jimmy Vasser to run partial BGN schedule:

Former CART champ Jimmy Vasser to run partial BGN schedule:

January 21, 2003
Jimmy Vasser, who won the 1996 CART series crown with Chip Ganassi Racing, will run a partial BGN schedule this season, beginning with his career debut in the season-opening Koolerz 300 at Daytona. Vasser, who will run fulltime in CART this season, is scheduled to

#92 Plans to run in 2003 UPDATEs:

#92 Plans to run in 2003 UPDATEs:

November 29, 2002
Rumors that the #92 Herzog Jackson Motorsports team will shut down at seasons end are false, co-owner Stan Herzog said. He also said the teams future should be solidified within the next few weeks. Weve got leads on sponsors and have a few meetings (this) week, he

The Baja 1000 starts Nov 21st UPDATE 2:

The Baja 1000 starts Nov 21st UPDATE 2:

November 23, 2002
The Baja 1000 starts Nov 21st UPDATE 2: Winston Cup stock car driver Robby Gordon will lead the list of drivers from other major series competing in the Baja 1000. Of course, Gordon got his start in off-road racing and is a former winner of the event. Other recognized

Vasser testing BGN car? UPDATE:

Vasser testing BGN car? UPDATE:

November 21, 2002
Vasser testing BGN car? UPDATE: hearing CART driver Jimmy Vasser was testing a Busch car at Lakeland [FL] this week. Ganassi? Braun?(11-20-2002) UPDATE: hearing that Vasser and David Reutimann (who drove a few BGN races for Joe Nemechek) tested the #92 Herzog-Jackson

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

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

More Vasser Rumors:

More Vasser Rumors:

October 21, 2002
More Vasser Rumors: CART driver Jimmy Vasser has been in Charlotte the last few weeks looking to put together a NASCAR deal of some sort, Busch or Winston Cup, possibly with Chip Ganassi in a Busch ride.(Winston Salem Journal), See my Drivers MISC news page for some