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Dale Earnhardt’s New Team

Dale Earnhardt’s New Team

August 11, 1997
"Dale Earnhardt's new Winston Cup team(presently the #14 Burger King Chevy), still in a startup mode, has apparently landed
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Roush plans to expand

Roush plans to expand

July 31, 1997
Jack Roush "wants to get big in the business, really big," according to one close associate, talking about Roush's plans
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Johnny Benson to Roush

Johnny Benson to Roush

July 31, 1997
I hear from other sources that Jack Roush may sign Johnny Benson soon for 1998 and the primary sponsor to possibly be a
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Fourth team for Roush

Fourth team for Roush

July 25, 1997
More iRace news: We hear that Jack Roush, has reached a deal to purchase Mark Rypien Motorsports and will field a fourth
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Chuck Rider says he’s not selling

Chuck Rider says he’s not selling

July 25, 1997
Chuck Rider recently denied rumors he is planning to sell his team(#30 Pennzoil Pontiac), and says that he has Benson under
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Test at Watkins Glen

Test at Watkins Glen

July 23, 1997
Reports out of the Corning (NY) Leader said today that several WC and BGN North teams tested at Watkins Glen yesterday.
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Rider says team not for sale

Rider says team not for sale

July 19, 1997
Chuck Rider says that his Winston Cup team is not for sale, despite persistent rumors. One says sponsor Pennzoil may move
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Johnny Benson

Johnny Benson

July 16, 1997
I hear that Johnny Benson will leave the #30 Bahari Pennzoil(?) Pontiac team, rumored to the #4 if Marlin leaves and is
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Sterling Marlin to Sabates?

Sterling Marlin to Sabates?

July 14, 1997
I hear that Sterling Marlin will not be in the #4 Chevy in 1998 and has three possibilities, all being in a Ford, but I
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McDonald’s replacing R.J. Reynolds?

McDonald’s replacing R.J. Reynolds?

July 10, 1997
Two others might well leave NASCAR soon, both car owners. Chuck Rider, winless since 1987, could sell the No. 30 Pennzoil
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Who will be Irvan’s replacement?

Who will be Irvan’s replacement?

July 8, 1997
Rumors of replacements in the #28 for Ernie Irvan include Kenny Irwin. Jr., Johnny Benson, Jr., Ward Burton, both Labontes
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Offers for Johnny Benson

Offers for Johnny Benson

June 26, 1997
I hear Johnny Benson has been offered the 4th Roush team ride and the Yates ride(#28 which may be gone if the EI signing
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Fight between Petty and Benson’s team

Fight between Petty and Benson’s team

May 27, 1997
A fight broke out after the race among Kyle Petty and his crew and members of Johnny Benson's crew. Petty explained that
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Rider says no plans to shut down

Rider says no plans to shut down

May 18, 1997
Chuck Rider, owner of the #30 Pennzoil Pontiac driven by Johnny Benson, is hot about reports he's planning to shut down,