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Showtime joining Kyle Petty

Showtime joining Kyle Petty

October 9, 1997
From 'Unnofficial Kyle Petty webiste' - Kyle Petty will have associate sponsorship from the Showtime (Cable Network) - according
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Generation Gap Race

Generation Gap Race

October 4, 1997
"FATHERS AND SONS: The Mark Collie Celebrity Race for Diabetes Cure will feature a Generation Gap Race on Wednesday(10-8
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Kyle Petty shuts down PE2

Kyle Petty shuts down PE2

October 2, 1997
Kyle Petty has shut down his PE2 engine program and his powerplants will be provided by Petty Enterprises(Raleigh News &
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Petty / Harley Davidson

Petty / Harley Davidson

October 1, 1997
"Petty Enterprises has begun outfitting its two pit crews, for Bobby Hamilton's STP Pontiac and Kyle Petty's Hot Wheels
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Truck News: I Hear the Irvan-Simo Truck Team Will Definitely Be Ford Next Year and They Are Looking

Truck News: I Hear the Irvan-Simo Truck Team Will Definitely Be Ford Next Year and They Are Looking

September 18, 1997
Truck news: I hear the Irvan-Simo truck team will definitely be Ford next year and they are looking at engine options as
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As Rumored Here Recently: “David Evans, Considered One of the Top Engine Men on the Tour, Has Split

As Rumored Here Recently: “David Evans, Considered One of the Top Engine Men on the Tour, Has Split

September 15, 1997
As rumored here recently: "David Evans, considered one of the top engine men on the tour, has split with Kyle Petty and
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Engine Builder David Evans May Leave Kyle Petty’s Team

Engine Builder David Evans May Leave Kyle Petty’s Team

September 8, 1997
"Engine man David Evans(and part owner) may be leaving Kyle Petty's team at the end of the season, according to sources
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Sterling Marlin Reportedly Advises Bobby Hamilton Against Morgan-McClure Ride

Sterling Marlin Reportedly Advises Bobby Hamilton Against Morgan-McClure Ride

August 27, 1997
Reportedly, Sterling Marlin advised long-time pal Bobby Hamilton not to take the Morgan-McClure ride, but Hamilton is so
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Action and Terry Labonte…more

Action and Terry Labonte…more

June 14, 1997
Another reason that Action has pulled all Terry Labonte cars is because Terry was one of the first drivers to join Kyle
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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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Winston not open to non-winners

Winston not open to non-winners

January 17, 1997
The Winston will no longer be open to non-winners. The rules have now been altered to include only winners in the field.