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AMS Test:
AMS Test:
February 22, 2000
AMS Test: Two BGN teams tested at Atlanta on Tuesday: #36-Tim Fedawa 182.608mph and #55-Michael Ritch at 180.058mph(SpeedVision)(2-22-2000)
#81 Returns:
#81 Returns:
December 2, 1999
Michael Ritch, who plans to run for Raybestos Rookie of the Year in the 2000 BGN series, will also attempt up to five NASCAR Winston Cup Series events next season. Ritch drivers the #55 BGN car and will run the #81 Ford in the Cup races, fielded by Davis & Weight Motorsports
#55 Tests:
#55 Tests:
October 12, 1999
The #55 Davis & Weight Motorsports team will be testing the un-sponsored Florida Gators Monte Carlo with driver Michael Ritch at Memphis on Oct 12th and 13th and Rockingham Oct 14th in preparation for those BGN races. The Davis & Weight crew chief Skip Eyler
#55 BGN News:
#55 BGN News:
October 4, 1999
The #55 Davis & Weight Motorsports, Florida Gators Chevy will be taking a break from the BGN schedule. Crew Chief Skip Eyler and the team will be regrouping for the K-Mart 200 at Rockingham on Oct 23rd. Driver Michael Ritch will make his third attempt to qualify
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