Mike Bliss News

Exides Demise? No:

Exides Demise? No:

March 17, 1999
Keep hearing someone on the newsgroups is reporting Exide has left the #99 Roush Team as a sponsor, but all indications are that is not true. In a NASCAR Online story dated 3-16-1999 it says: ?›????Mike Bliss, Roush Racing's newest driver, is excited about joining

Roush Appears as a Team:

Roush Appears as a Team:

February 7, 1999
Roush Racing owner Jack Roush and his NASCAR drivers - Mark Martin, Jeff Burton, Johnny Benson, Chad Little, Kevin Lepage, Mike Bliss and Greg Biffle - will make an appearance at 8:15am Monday at South Daytona Beach Elementary School(That's Racin' Trackside Report)

Ruttman out? UPDATE

Ruttman out? UPDATE

December 17, 1998
I hear Joe Ruttman has been released from the #99 Exide Truck ride and Mike Bliss will take over the seat(12-17-98) - Yep, reported on NASCAR Online. Bliss will take over for Ruttman in 1999, no idea what Ruttmans plans are(12-18-98)

Bliss to #37? NOPE UPDATE

Bliss to #37? NOPE UPDATE

November 13, 1998
I hear Mike Bliss will be the new driver of the #37 Timber Wolf Chevrolet, announcement expected Sunday.(11-13-98) - NOPE, it's Kevin Grubb in the #37, teaming up with Casey Atwood at Brewco Motorsports(TNN's Inside NASCAR)(11-15-98)

Barry Dodson leaving #2 Truck team

Barry Dodson leaving #2 Truck team

October 7, 1998
Crew Chief Barry Dodson will leave the #2 Truck Team(as will driver Mike Bliss) at the end of the season. Dodson will be the General Manager of the #35 Amick Racing and #53 Hank Parker BGN team who will merge.(RPM2Nite)(10-7-98)

Bliss in the #21 at IRP

Bliss in the #21 at IRP

July 29, 1998
Truck driver Mike Bliss will drive Michael Waltrip's #21 Band Aid BGN Ford at IRP Friday night.(many sources) (07-29-1998)

Tony Roper named to #55 Truck

Tony Roper named to #55 Truck

June 11, 1998
Tony Roper has been named the full-time driver of the #55 Ice House Ford Truck; Dave Rezendes subs for Mike Bliss in the #2 Ford next week.(SpeedNet)(6-11-98)

No shootout for Robby Gordon

No shootout for Robby Gordon

February 5, 1998
Robby Gordon will not run the Bud Shootout and Mike Bliss will not run in the qualifying race and no one will will run in their places(2-5-98)

Robby Gordon in the Shootout?

Robby Gordon in the Shootout?

January 17, 1998
No idea if Robby Gordon will run in the Bud Shootout or if Mike Bliss will run in the Pre Bud Shootout. No one can take their place as it is the driver who gets in, not the car. Barry Dodson, crew chief for Bliss, said on an interview that they would not attempt any

No Cup races for Bliss?

No Cup races for Bliss?

December 28, 1997
During the morning edition of TNN's Raceday, #2 Ford Truck crew chief, Barry Dodson said the team with driver Mike Bliss, would not attempt any WC races in 1998 like they did in 1997(when the were second round fastest at the 2nd Richmond race), not sure if this mean

Stocks for Tots

Stocks for Tots

December 16, 1997
The 8th annual Stocks for Tots , to benefit neglected and abused children, will be held on Thursday, Dec 18, 1997 from 6pm to 10 pm at Lakeside Industrial Park in Mooresville, the site of several NASCAR race shops. Fans gain entrance to the industrial park by bringing

Mike Bliss returning to the #2 Truck team

Mike Bliss returning to the #2 Truck team

October 19, 1997
It was announced Saturday, October 18th during the Craftsman Truck Race at California Speedway that Mike Bliss has re-signed with the #2 Ford Truck team and will not take the #43 STP Pontiac Richard Petty ride. It was noted that he had talked to Petty about the ride

Truck race for Elliott

Truck race for Elliott

October 17, 1997
Bill Elliott will drive the Team ASE Ford Truck Nov. 9 at Las Vegas as a teammate to Mike Bliss(10-17-97)

Yarborough says Andretti is staying

Yarborough says Andretti is staying

October 6, 1997
John Andretti says he'd like to be released from his contract with Cale Yarborough, who just lost RCA as sponsor. But Yarborough yesterday repeated his intent to keep Andretti, who has two years remaining on his contract. So any bid by Richard Petty to land Andretti

Mike Bliss to the #43?

Mike Bliss to the #43?

October 2, 1997
According to Winston Cup Today Mike Bliss is in consideration for the #43 ride.(as rumored here a few weeks back)(10-2-97)