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Roush News:

Roush News:

September 10, 1999
Jack Roush likely will have five Winston Cup teams next season, one way or another. Team officials say the outlook has brightened
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Bickle Out?

Bickle Out?

September 6, 1999
UPDATE 2 yes: hearing from many sources that Rich Bickle and Tyler Jet Motorsports have decided to part ways after the Darlington
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Bickle Out? UPDATE 2 yes:

Bickle Out? UPDATE 2 yes:

September 5, 1999
hearing from many sources that Rich Bickle and Tyler Jet Motorsports have decided to part ways after the Darlington Southern
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#36 Rumors UPDATE 2:

#36 Rumors UPDATE 2:

September 4, 1999
already...Johnny Benson and Todd Bodine are being rumored around the garage area as possible drivers for the #36 M&M's Pontiac
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Irvan Announcement

Irvan Announcement

September 4, 1999
UPDATE 3: Ernie Irvan and MB2 Motorsports will make an announcement Friday at 12:30pm/et at Darlington Raceway regarding
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BACE to Cup?

BACE to Cup?

September 2, 1999
BACE to Cup? this weeks Winston Cup Scene reports that BGN #33 and #74 team owner Bill Baumgardner is considering fielding

BACE to Cup?

BACE to Cup?

September 2, 1999
this weeks Winston Cup Scene reports that BGN #33 and #74 team owner Bill Baumgardner is considering fielding a Cup team in 2000 and that it is a 50-50 possibility. His first choice for driver is Johnny Benson who is available. If not Benson someone like him. Sponsorship
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Irvan Announcement UPDATE 3:

Irvan Announcement UPDATE 3:

September 2, 1999
Ernie Irvan and MB2 Motorsports will make an announcement Friday at 12:30pm/et at Darlington Raceway regarding Irvan's future
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Benson Released UPDATE:

Benson Released UPDATE:

August 30, 1999
Benson Released UPDATE: Roush Racing announced today that it has entered into a new sponsorship agreement beginning next

Benson Released UPDATE:

Benson Released UPDATE:

August 30, 1999
Roush Racing announced today that it has entered into a new sponsorship agreement beginning next year under which General Mills has been granted sponsorship rights for all Roush Racing teams in NASCAR Winston Cup, Busch Grand National, and Craftsman Truck competition
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Benson to Yates? UPDATE:

Benson to Yates? UPDATE:

August 30, 1999
announcement soon? Hearing once/if Johnny Benson gets his Roush release he could end up in the #28 -- UPDATE: also hearing
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Benson:

Benson:

August 30, 1999
Johnny Benson said that he doesn't have anything lined up yet for next season, but he has been talking with Bill Baumgardner
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No 2nd Morgan-McClure team?

No 2nd Morgan-McClure team?

August 30, 1999
One other possibility for Johnny Benson, according to Chevy sources, is the Morgan-McClure team. Larry McClure has been
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Benson and Lepage…leaving?

Benson and Lepage…leaving?

August 28, 1999
Several Winston Cup drivers are ready to leave their current teams including two members of the series' biggest organization
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To Kill a few Rumors:

To Kill a few Rumors:

July 12, 1999
Roush Racing's Geoff Smith said that Johnny Benson will be back with Jack Roush next year, and that there will be no driver