Mike Skinner News

Skinner back and will test:

Skinner back and will test:

December 17, 2001
Skinner back and will test: Mike Skinner will return to the track this week for the first time since the Sept 23 race at Dover. He will be getting used to his new ride, the #4 Kodak/Morgan McClure Chevrolet, and his new team and crew chief, Scott Eggleston, during

Hamilton Jr to the #25 or Cup? UPDATE to the #25:

Hamilton Jr to the #25 or Cup? UPDATE to the #25:

December 4, 2001
Rumor has it that Bobby Hamilton Jr. may end up in the #25 Rensi Motorsports Chevy in the BGN next year. Hamilton already announced he was leaving the Carroll Racing-owned #26 Chevrolet in the BGN, and said he was looking at an offer from a Winston Cup team and one

2nd Morgan McClure team? UPDATE 2:

2nd Morgan McClure team? UPDATE 2:

November 19, 2001
2nd Morgan McClure team? UPDATE 2: Along with signing Mike Skinner taking over behind the wheel for #4 Chevy there is speculation that Hamilton Jr. will become the driver of a second M-M Winston Cup team in 2002, pending a sponsorship. Hamilton Jr. will not be able

RCR Announcements at Atlanta UPDATE:

RCR Announcements at Atlanta UPDATE:

November 16, 2001
RCR Announcements at Atlanta UPDATE: Richard Childress Racing is scheduled to make a pair of announcements next weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway concerning drivers for its #31 Cup team and #2 BGN team. On Friday, Robby Gordon, who has substituted frequently in the

Gordon NOT signed:

Gordon NOT signed:

October 24, 2001
Gordon NOT signed: Robby Gordon denied rumors posted on various NASCAR Internet sites that he has already signed with Childress Racing for next season. As for "Silly Season" rumors that have Gordon already filming commercials for RCR's new sponsor Cingular Wireless

Skinner at Talladega:

Skinner at Talladega:

October 20, 2001
Skinner at Talladega: Mike Skinner returned to the Winston Cup garage yesterday, hobbling around on a crutch as he continues to recover from knee surgery two weeks ago. Skinner said it was tough being at the track and watching everyone else drive. "I sit on the couch

Skinner begins Therapy:

Skinner begins Therapy:

October 11, 2001
Skinner begins Therapy: Mike Skinner, the newly announced driver of the #4 Kodak Chevy for the 2002 Cup season, began an intensive therapy regimen this week. Skinner, who underwent surgery on his knee and ankle last Wednesday, is anxious for a speedy recovery. Says

#31 News?

#31 News?

October 11, 2001
#31 News? When Mike Skinner vacated his Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet for season-ending knee surgery, Robby Gordon was named as his replacement. Yet Gordon, who failed to qualify for the UAW-GM Quality 500, may be replaced by Rick Mast at Martinsville - at least

2nd Morgan McClure team? UPDATE:

2nd Morgan McClure team? UPDATE:

October 3, 2001
2nd Morgan McClure team? UPDATE: Along with signing Mike Skinner taking over behind the wheel for #4 Chevy there is speculation that Hamilton Jr. will become the driver of a second M-M Winston Cup team in 2002, pending a sponsorship. Hamilton Jr. will not be able to

Lepage and Morgan-McClure part ways UPDATE 4 Hamilton Jr in for 7 races – Skinner signs for 3 years:

Lepage and Morgan-McClure part ways UPDATE 4 Hamilton Jr in for 7 races – Skinner signs for 3 years:

October 2, 2001
Lepage and Morgan-McClure part ways UPDATE 4 Hamilton Jr in for 7 races - Skinner signs for 3 years: Morgan-McClure Motorsports and Kevin Lepage have agreed to terminate their relationship for the remainder of the 2001 Cup season, effective immediately. Larry McClure

Some more driver rumors UPDATE 3 Skinner signed – Tuesday announcement?:

Some more driver rumors UPDATE 3 Skinner signed – Tuesday announcement?:

October 1, 2001
Some more driver rumors UPDATE 3 Skinner signed - Tuesday announcement?: Mike Skinner to the #77 Jasper Engines Ford with current driver, Robert Pressley possibly headed to the #4 Morgan McClure Kodak Chevy. Skinner is also rumored to the #4 team and the #33 Andy Petree

No Word on #31 Driver until Atlanta? UPDATE Next Week?

No Word on #31 Driver until Atlanta? UPDATE Next Week?

October 1, 2001
No Word on #31 Driver until Atlanta? UPDATE Next Week? Car owner Richard Childress said he hoped to have a decision on the future of the # 31 car by the Atlanta race in November. There was some media speculation that Sunday's announcement would involve Robby Gordon

Nemechek on the move?

Nemechek on the move?

September 29, 2001
Nemechek on the move? Joe Nemechek says "There are going to be a lot more people changing teams than you think. I didn't think there would be a lot of changing this season, but over the last two weeks I've learned a lot of changes are coming." Nemechek could be one

Some more driver rumors UPDATE Pressley to the #4? or is it Skinner?:

Some more driver rumors UPDATE Pressley to the #4? or is it Skinner?:

September 27, 2001
Some more driver rumors UPDATE Pressley to the #4? or is it Skinner?: Mike Skinner to the #77 Jasper Engines Ford with current driver, Robert Pressley possibly headed to the #4 Morgan McClure Kodak Chevy. Skinner is also rumored to the #4 team and the #33 Andy Petree

Skinner to have Surgery UPDATE 4 Gordon in NOW:

Skinner to have Surgery UPDATE 4 Gordon in NOW:

September 25, 2001
Skinner to have Surgery UPDATE 4 Gordon in NOW: Mike Skinner: "I'm going to have surgery on my left knee sometime later in the season. The doctors are going to replace my ACL and repair my MCL but I don't know just yet when we're going to do it. I've got to sit down