Kenny Irwin News

Irwin not a candidate?

Irwin not a candidate?

July 20, 1997
Tim, a Texaco employee posted the following on the Talk It Over: iRACE Message Boards . Just heard that Kenny Irwin, Jr. is not the likely candidate for the #28 car in '98. The current candidate is a young guy presently in the top ten in NASCAR Winston Cup points.

More signs Irwin is headed to Yates

More signs Irwin is headed to Yates

July 20, 1997
But....saw these two items posted in r.a.s.n. newsgroup: "Oregonian reporter Jerry Boone wrote in his 7/17/97 column that Robert Yates has confirmed that Kenny Irwin Jr. will drive the 28 car next season" and "In last night's Huntsville Times, there was an article

Kenny Irwin to Yates

Kenny Irwin to Yates

July 18, 1997
The prospect of a rookie such as Kenny Irwin in a Robert Yates car is drawing a lot of double-takes in the NASCAR garage. But Ford sources say that is Yates' plan for next year, unless a Terry Labonte or some other top driver makes a move. Jimmy Spencer is another

Will Irvan last the season?

Will Irvan last the season?

July 14, 1997
Will Irvan last the season?(with RYR) Robert Yates has said there is a possibility of playing musical chairs before the season is over. If Irvan can find another ride before the season is over, it's possible somebody else like rookie driver Kenny Irwin, Jr. could be

Kenny Irwin says he’s racing Trucks

Kenny Irwin says he’s racing Trucks

July 13, 1997
Quote: "I have two or three very good Winston Cup teams that are interested, but nothing is nailed down. Right now, I'm racing trucks." Kenny Irwin on the CBS telecast of the Louisville truck race(7-13-97)

Kenny Irwin to take over #28 next year

Kenny Irwin to take over #28 next year

July 9, 1997
RPM2Nite reports (surprise!) that Kenny Irwin, Jr will take over the #28 Robert Yates Ford ride in 1998 and will run 5 races in 1997 in a Yates car(7-9-97)

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, Sterling Marlin and Bobby Hamilton(see above)(7-8-97)

Kenny Irwin talks about Cup rides

Kenny Irwin talks about Cup rides

July 7, 1997
Wednesday night(7-2) on ESPN2, Kenny Irwin was interviewed. He flatly denied a 98 WC ride with Penske or Roush. As heard before, he said Penske told him he wasn't starting a second team. As far as Roush, Irwin hadn't really spoken to him(7-7-97)

Kenny Irwin replacing Ernie Irvan?

Kenny Irwin replacing Ernie Irvan?

July 5, 1997
I hear from a good source that Kenny Irwin Jr is going to replace Ernie Irvan in the #28 Texaco Thunderbird in 1998. It is supposed to be hush-hush and nothing can be announced at this time from what I am told(7-5-97)

Roush interested in fourth team

Roush interested in fourth team

July 2, 1997
Jack Roush says his three-car Winston Cup operation is running so smoothly that he just might expand to a fourth team next season. Adding a fourth team might not sit that well with Roush's current three teams. But there is speculation that Roush has his eye on Kenny

Kenny Irwin turned down IRL ride

Kenny Irwin turned down IRL ride

July 1, 1997
The Richmond Times-Dispatch also reports that Kenny Irwin Jr turned down a ride with the IRL team Menard, in favor of a possible future WC ride(7-1-97)

Ernie Irvan/Yates contract

Ernie Irvan/Yates contract

June 30, 1997
Here is what I hear about the Ernie Irvan/Yates contract: That they have in fact signed the one year deal but Texaco is kicking up a fuss. Kenny Irwin Jr is rumored for either Ernie's ride or a third team with Yates. Texaco likes his progression (like Gordon's) through

Kenny Irwin to Yates?

Kenny Irwin to Yates?

June 29, 1997
I keep hearing (from a well placed source) that Kenny Irwin Jr. is in line for a WC ride at Yates. Still waiting on the announcement about Ernie signing the contract that was so well rumored a few weeks ago(6-29-97)(unknown)

Multicar Team Mania

Multicar Team Mania

June 21, 1997
I hear Jack Roush is planning on expanding his stable to Four teams in 1998, one driver in the rumor mill is the white hot Kenny Irwin(JournalNow-6-21-97)

Penske South decision soon

Penske South decision soon

April 27, 1997
I hear Penske South will make a decision on the second team within the next week or so. Kenny Irwin remains the rumor if the second team is started but Rumors of a second team may flicker out. A team representative said that, based on gut feeling, the companion team