Kyle Petty News

Talladega Testing:

Talladega Testing:

January 4, 1999
Kyle Petty and Derrike Cope tested their Cup cars at Talladega over the weekend, no speeds reported(WC Today Radio)

NASCAR to Washington TODAY

NASCAR to Washington TODAY

December 12, 1998
Some of the most powerful and influential people in NASCAR racing have been invited to Washington D.C. in order to make a two hour presentation elaborating on the history, present success, and future goals of the organization responsible for the fastest-growing sport

Snow Ball Derby

Snow Ball Derby

December 2, 1998
Snow Ball Derby UPDATE 4: The Snowball Derby is set for December 3-6, and Grassmann says that Kyle Petty is very supportive and will run in the race along with his son Adam, the first time they will race against each other. Don Grassmann, of Kannapolis, NC, and his

Adam Petty News:

Adam Petty News:

November 29, 1998
Adam Petty, son of Winston Cup veteran Kyle Petty, was rumored to be joining Dale Earnhardt Inc. Ty Norris, who manages DEI's interests, said he talked to Petty, but it was just an exchange of information and Norris says that Petty is not driving for DEI in 1999 and

STP/#43 Stuff

STP/#43 Stuff

November 16, 1998
STP/#43 Stuff UPDATE 2: There are rumors abound that STP will do one of the following: 1) STP Stays as primary; 2) STP drops down to an associate sponsor; 3) STP leaves the team(most unlikely). One rumor has UPS becoming a primary or associate sponsor. A few fans have

9/26/1998

9/26/1998

September 26, 1998
I hear Autoweek(9-28 issue) posted this note: Insiders in Charlotte say to look for Kyle Petty's son Adam to move from ASA racing to the Busch Series next year, with Sprint and Coke on board as sponsors.(thanks Marty)(9-26-98)

September 5, 1998

September 5, 1998

September 5, 1998
See the Official Press Release about the Wood Brothers and Elliott Sadler atThe Wood Brothers Racing Site.(9-5-98)Richard Childress has built one of the new Chevy Monte Carlos and plans to test it soon. No other teams have built one yet. Plans are for the car to

September 5, 1998

September 5, 1998

September 5, 1998
Richard Childress has built one of the new Chevy Monte Carlos and plans to test it soon. No other teams have built one yet. Plans are for the car to be used in 1999.(WC Scene)(9-5-98)During Happy Hour Dick Trickle spun the #90 Heilig-Meyers Ford and backed into the

September 5, 1998

September 5, 1998

September 5, 1998
During Happy Hour Dick Trickle spun the #90 Heilig-Meyers Ford and backed into the outside wall doing extensive damage and forcing the team to unload the backup car. That means Trickle will have to give up his 19th stating spot and fall to the rear of the field.(

September 5, 1998

September 5, 1998

September 5, 1998
NASCAR has told the Cup teams that will store all sticker tires with Goodyear overnight after Happy Hour.(9-5-98)2nd round qualifying is over: Only six drivers made attempts, Dennis Setzer was the fastest 2nd round attempt at 160.979mph. None of the six were able

September 5, 1998

September 5, 1998

September 5, 1998
2nd round qualifying is over: Only six drivers made attempts, Dennis Setzer was the fastest 2nd round attempt at 160.979mph. None of the six were able to break into the top 36. LJ Racing withdrew from the race prior to 2nd round qualifying. The team, which was out

September 5, 1998

September 5, 1998

September 5, 1998
UPDATE: Ted Musgrave has talked to Bill Elliott about driving the #13 FirstPlus Ford in 1999. He had hoped to drive the Travis Carter 2nd team car in 1999, but that deal fell through when a potential sponsor decided not to sign.(WC Scene)(9-4-98) - Musgrave will

September 5, 1998

September 5, 1998

September 5, 1998
UPDATE: I hear Newt Moore(from the #81 Filmar team) will be named the new crew chief for the #77 Jasper Engines Ford Team. Not sure what is up with the #81 or who will be the new crew chief there.(8-31-98) - A source close to the #81 Filmar team said crew chief Newt

September 5, 1998

September 5, 1998

September 5, 1998
Filmar Racing(#81) Team Manager Eddie D'Hondt has also resigned and has taken a position with the #13 FirstPlus Financial team owned by Bill Elliott and Dan Marino.(NASCAR Online Notebook)(9-5-98)Four Pontiac teams are pushing hard to land Steve Hmiel, who was with

September 5, 1998

September 5, 1998

September 5, 1998
Four Pontiac teams are pushing hard to land Steve Hmiel, who was with Jack Roush for 11 years but was fired this week in a major surprise. Those most interested are the Kyle Petty-Richard Petty team, the Ernie Irvan-Robin Pemberton team, the Burton-Bill Davis team,