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RCA not returning

RCA not returning

October 5, 1997
"Cale Yarborough made it official yesterday, RCA won't be back as sponsor next season. But Yarborough said he isn't releasing
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Radio Shack to the #98?

Radio Shack to the #98?

October 4, 1997
I hear from Don who runs the John Andretti Website hears that Radio Shack may take over as sponsor on the #98 Ford in 1998
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Petty and Yarborough to talk?

Petty and Yarborough to talk?

October 4, 1997
iRace reports that sources close to the #98 situation said Petty would likely meet with Carl Yarborough to discuss John
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RCA leaving #98 team

RCA leaving #98 team

October 3, 1997
RCA made it official today, they will will leave the #98 Cale Yarborough Ford driven by John Andretti after the 1997 season
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Andretti back to #43?

Andretti back to #43?

October 1, 1997
With RCA leaving it may clear the way for John Andretti to go back to the #43 STP Team(10-1-97)
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RCA Expected Back with Cale Yarborough Team in 1998

RCA Expected Back with Cale Yarborough Team in 1998

September 29, 1997
Here is the latest from Don who runs the John Andretti Website hears RCA will be back next year on the #98, with Radio Shack
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NASCAR Confiscates No. 98 Oil Pan at Martinsville

NASCAR Confiscates No. 98 Oil Pan at Martinsville

September 28, 1997
"The G-forces in the tight, hairpin-like turns at Martinsville also affect performance. Basically, everything pushes to
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John Andretti Has a Contract to Drive for the #98 Cale Yarborough Ford Team in 1998 and Andretti Said

John Andretti Has a Contract to Drive for the #98 Cale Yarborough Ford Team in 1998 and Andretti Said

September 19, 1997
John Andretti has a contract to drive for the #98 Cale Yarborough Ford team in 1998 and Andretti said he plans on staying
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Richard Petty Reportedly Considering Robby Gordon

Richard Petty Reportedly Considering Robby Gordon

September 15, 1997
"Richard Petty is looking at Robby Gordon as one of the top prospects for his Pontiac next season, according to the team
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Robbie Loomis Expected to Stay at Petty Enterprises

Robbie Loomis Expected to Stay at Petty Enterprises

September 9, 1997
Discount those rumors that crew chief Robbie Loomis will follow Bobby Hamilton to the Morgan-McClure Chevrolet"(iRace)and
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Richard Petty Reportedly Considering Kenny Wallace

Richard Petty Reportedly Considering Kenny Wallace

September 8, 1997
Richard Petty's search for a new driver may now be focusing on Kenny Wallace, according to sources close to the Petty team
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Cale Yarborough Says John Andretti Is Under Contract Through 2000

Cale Yarborough Says John Andretti Is Under Contract Through 2000

September 3, 1997
Cale Yarborough says he has John Andretti under contract through the year 2000, putting doubt into Richard Petty's hopes
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How About This Rumor from FastTrack Magazine Who Report That Robby Gordon to Drive

How About This Rumor from FastTrack Magazine Who Report That Robby Gordon to Drive

August 29, 1997
How about this rumor from FastTrack Magazine who report that Robby Gordon will drive a third Richard Childress car at select
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Derrike Cope Rumored for Cale Yarborough Team if John Andretti Leaves

Derrike Cope Rumored for Cale Yarborough Team if John Andretti Leaves

August 27, 1997
If John Andretti leaves Yarborough(#98), Derrike Cope may have an opportunity to go there(he drove for Cale in the past)(
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Ernie Irvan Chose the #36 Ride Over the #23 Ford

Ernie Irvan Chose the #36 Ride Over the #23 Ford

August 27, 1997
Ernie Irvan chose the #36 ride over the #23 Ford because he was only offered a one-year deal there, the same article speculates