Joe Ruttman News

New Crew Chief for the #62:

New Crew Chief for the #62:

January 22, 2004
Johnny Allen, a longtime crew chief in the NASCAR Busch Series, has joined Orleans Racing as the crew chief on Steve Parks No. 62 Dodge in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, team officials announced Jan. 21. Allen, 35, has worked in NASCAR NEXTEL Cup, NASCAR Busch

Benson to the #1 Busch car? Stremme out? to the #19? UPDATE 4:

Benson to the #1 Busch car? Stremme out? to the #19? UPDATE 4:

January 17, 2004
Word in the Daytona International Speedway garage area Monday is that Johnny Benson would make an unexpectedly quick return to the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series. Benson is expected to test James Finch's Phoenix Racing #09 car when the final three-day round of Nextel Cup

Benson in the #09 UPDATE 4 schedule; and Benson to the Busch car:

Benson in the #09 UPDATE 4 schedule; and Benson to the Busch car:

January 15, 2004
Word in the Daytona International Speedway garage area Monday is that Johnny Benson would make an unexpectedly quick return to the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series. Benson is expected to test James Finch's Phoenix Racing #09 car when the final three-day round of Nextel Cup

Toyota On Track At Daytona International Speedway:

Toyota On Track At Daytona International Speedway:

November 13, 2003
Toyota made its first visit to historic Daytona International Speedway this week for a two-day manufacturer test session for the Toyota Tundra, which will make its racing debut in the inaugural nighttime running Florida Dodge Dealers NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race

Homestead Truck Series Stuff:

Homestead Truck Series Stuff:

November 12, 2003
Tenth place, spot on banquet stage up for grabs #18-Chad Chaffin and #98-Matt Crafton are separated by 43 points in the fight for the 10th and final spot on-stage at the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series awards banquet, being held Saturday, Nov. 15 at the Sheraton Bal

Toyota Testing at Daytona:

Toyota Testing at Daytona:

November 11, 2003
Toyota will hold a two-day manufacturer test session today and Wednesday at Daytona International Speedway in preparation for the 2004 Florida Dodge Dealers 250 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race Feb. 13. Joe Ruttman will serve as the test driver. The test session

Musgrave wins Phoenix Pole:

Musgrave wins Phoenix Pole:

October 29, 2003
#1-Ted Musgrave, 3rd in the drivers points, won the pole for the Chevy Silverado 150 at Phoenix International Raceway breaking the track record with a speed of 129.427mph, beating Joe Ruttman's 2000 record of 129.204. #6-Kevin Harvick will start 2nd, followed by #2

Toyota tests Tundra – Ruttman tests at Caraway:

Toyota tests Tundra – Ruttman tests at Caraway:

August 29, 2003
The NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Toyota Tundra race truck, which will make its racing debut in February 2004 at Daytona, ran its initial test yesterday at Caraway Speedway in Asheboro, N.C. The historic session was the first for the manufacturer since it officially

Congrats:

Congrats:

August 22, 2003
NASCAR driver/test driver, Joe Ruttman has another grandchild to spoil! Carrie and Tim Hartsell welcomed their son Timothy II on August 17 (9lbs 3oz, 22 inches). This birth was extra special for the family, because this was the first grandson. No word on when grandpa

Congrats:

Congrats:

August 22, 2003
NASCAR driver/test driver, Joe Ruttman has another grandchild to spoil! Carrie and Tim Hartsell welcomed their son Timothy II on August 17 (9lbs 3oz, 22 inches). This birth was extra special for the family, because this was the first grandson. No word on when grandpa

Congrats:

Congrats:

June 18, 2003
to Joe Ruttman and his family, welcoming Alexa Renee Almond born on June 6, 2003 at 8 pounds, 9 Oz. 21 inches to Shawn Almond (Joe's oldest daughter) and Jeff Almond, Gear and Transmission specialist at Robert Yates Racing.(6-18-2003)

BHR Does the Crew Chief Shuffle:

BHR Does the Crew Chief Shuffle:

June 12, 2003
Effective immediately, the #18 and the #8 Bobby Hamilton Racing Dodge Teams will switch crew chiefs.. Danny Rollins, who has been with the #8 Dodge Motorsports Team and driver, Bill Lester, will move over to the #18 Dickies Dodge driven by Chad Chaffin. In turn, Randy

Ruttman Testing the #09 at Daytona this week UPDATE:

Ruttman Testing the #09 at Daytona this week UPDATE:

June 4, 2003
Phoenix Racing and the #09 Miccosukee Indian Gaming Dodge with test driver Joe Ruttman will be preparing for the 45th annual Pepsi 400 on Saturday night, July 5 at Daytona International Speedway. Ruttman is scheduled to test on Tuesday, June 3 and Wednesday, June 4

Joe Ruttman to race at Martinsville? UPDATE:

Joe Ruttman to race at Martinsville? UPDATE:

April 12, 2003
hearing Joe Ruttman has been tapped as a relief driver for Ted Musgrave this weekend, and recently tested with the team. Musgrave is recovering from minor sugery but will supposedly start the race and Ruttman will stand by.(4-11-2003) UPDATES: from Truckseries.com:

Dale Earnhardt Jr fastest in Day 3 testing at Daytona:

Dale Earnhardt Jr fastest in Day 3 testing at Daytona:

January 24, 2003
#8-Dale Earnhardt Jr. led the field Thursday at Daytona in BGN testing with a speed of 183.658mph. #48-Shane Hmiel was second fastest at 181.958. Joe Ruttman, in the #1 Yellow Racing Dodge, was third quickest at 181.792 while #18-Coy Gibbs was fourth fastest at 181