Morgan Shepherd News

So..why did Blount and the #66 make the race at Milwaukee?

So..why did Blount and the #66 make the race at Milwaukee?

July 3, 2003
The field at Milwaukee last week was set per owners points/the rules book [past winners, race attempts and qualifying draw]. No matter how #66 team owner Wayne Jessel figured it out, he was not able to get driver Chad Blount in the race as it was their first race of

Qualifying Rained out at Milwaukee:

Qualifying Rained out at Milwaukee:

June 28, 2003
#21-Johnny Sauter will start from the pole for Sunday's GNC Live Well 250 at the Milwaukee Mile, awarded by owners points since qualifying was rained out. Starting on the outside pole is #37-David Green, followed by #10-Scott Riggs, #1-David Stremme and #92-Todd Bodine

Nemechek wins at Dover:

Nemechek wins at Dover:

May 31, 2003
#87-Joe Nemechek won the MBNA Armed Forces Family 200 at Dover International Speedway for his 15th career Busch Series win. It was the first time a driver had won from the pole at Dover since Morgan Shepherd in 1986 and the first from the pole in 2003. The rest of

Childress 1st Qtr Pocono Spirit Award:

Childress 1st Qtr Pocono Spirit Award:

May 21, 2003
Richard Childress has been named the first quarter winner of the National Motorsports Press Association/Pocono Spirit Award. The award recognizes character and achievement in the face of adversity as well as sportsmanship and contributions to motorsports. Others receiving

Shepherd on TV:

Shepherd on TV:

May 13, 2003
A filmed segment featuring veteran race car driver, Morgan Shepherd [ #89 Ford in Cup], will be aired on Wednesday, May 14th on the ABC Family Channel on the 700 Club television show, which is part of The Christian Broadcasting Network. Shepherd, who has been a Christian

Shepherd to attempt the Rock:

Shepherd to attempt the Rock:

February 21, 2003
Johnny Davis, owner of the #0 ChevroletBusch Series team, announced that long time racing veteran Morgan Shepherd will attempt to qualify his Monte Carlo for Rockingham 200. Davis, of Blacksburg, SC, is very excited to have Shepherd on board. "We hope that Morgan will

Morgan Shepherd Announces 2003 Plans

Morgan Shepherd Announces 2003 Plans

December 7, 2002
Morgan Shepherd and the Victory In Jesus Racing Team is officially announcing their preliminary plans for the 2003 season in the CTS and Winston Cup Series. "Many exciting things are in the works for 2003" said Shepherd. "Our plans include running some WInston Cup

Morgan Shepherd Announces 2003 Plans:

Morgan Shepherd Announces 2003 Plans:

December 7, 2002
Morgan Shepherd Announces 2003 Plans: Morgan Shepherd and the Victory In Jesus Racing Team is officially announcing their preliminary plans for the 2003 season in the CTS and Winston Cup Series. "Many exciting things are in the works for 2003" said Shepherd. "Our plans

Some Stats – Youngest Top 10 in last 14 years:

Some Stats – Youngest Top 10 in last 14 years:

November 19, 2002
Some Stats - Youngest Top 10 in last 14 years: this year's group of top 10 drivers in the final points standings is the youngest by average age since 1988. Based on what a driver's age was AT THE TIME THE SEASON ENDED. 2002 (driver's age at the time the season ended

Shepherd Withdraws:

Shepherd Withdraws:

October 24, 2002
Shepherd Withdraws: Morgan Shepherd announced today that he has decided to withdraw his #89 Racing With Jesus Ford from the entry list for the NAPA 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Shepherd also announced that he will be taking his #21 Racing With Jesus Ford truck to

Shepherd withdraws the #89, will run the #51 at Talladega:

Shepherd withdraws the #89, will run the #51 at Talladega:

October 3, 2002
Shepherd withdraws the #89, will run the #51 at Talladega: Today, Morgan Shepherd released the information that he will be the scheduled driver for Ware Racing's #51 Ford Taurus this weekend at Talladega. Details were finalized today. Earlier it had been reported that

Shepherd in the #51 at Dover:

Shepherd in the #51 at Dover:

September 19, 2002
Shepherd in the #51 at Dover: Morgan Shepherd announced today that he will attempt to qualify the #51 Winston Cup Series Dodge owned by Rick Ware.. "This is a one race deal," stated Shepherd. No other details were made available at this time. Shepherd will take the

Shepherd to attempt NHIS:

Shepherd to attempt NHIS:

September 11, 2002
Shepherd to attempt NHIS: Morgan Shepherd is set to return to New Hampshire International Speedway this week with hopes of qualifying for the New Hampshire 300 on September 15th. This will be Shepherd's sixth attempt in the Cup 2002 season with his #89 Racing With

CTS and BGN races:

CTS and BGN races:

September 6, 2002
CTS and BGN races: Six Cup drivers qualified for the CTS race at Richmond: #6-Kevin Harvick (qualified 6th), #4-Bobby Hamilton (7th), #52-Ken Schrader (14th), #33-Tony Stewart (25th), #21-Morgan Shepherd and #51-Carl Long(21st). #8-Dale Earnhardt Jr is on the pole

Leffler wins pole at Richmond:

Leffler wins pole at Richmond:

September 5, 2002
Using a backup truck, #2-Jason Leffler won his eighth CTS pole of the season by winning the pole at Richmond for Thursday night's Virginia is for Lovers 200. Leffler had wrecked his primary truck during Thursday afternoon's practice session. Using his backup, he still