Morgan Shepherd News

Dallenbach returns

Dallenbach returns

April 1, 1998
"Wally Dallenbach will be back in the pilot's seat for Sunday's race. That seat will probably be a little warm due to Shephard's decent run last week in the #46 First Union Chevy. He made the field last week and finished 24th, something that Dallenbach has not been

Shepherd to replace Dallenbach?

Shepherd to replace Dallenbach?

March 30, 1998
I hear Morgan Shepherd may replace Wally Dallenbach permanently in the #46 First Union Chevy and that the team was ecstatic with his performance at Bristol.(3-30-98)

Fans buy tires for Morgan Shepherd

Fans buy tires for Morgan Shepherd

March 27, 1998
Two Morgan Shepherd fans footed the tire bill for Shepherd to attempt the TranSouth 400 last week at Darlington. Charlie and Michelle Sprinkle of Blythewood, SC provided the funds to allow Morgan to attempt the race, which he failed to do. Goodyear tires Cup uses cost

Shepherd to sub for Dallenbach at Bristol

Shepherd to sub for Dallenbach at Bristol

March 26, 1998
Wally Dallenbach, will miss the Bristol WC race as he has a hernia. Morgan Shepherd will drive the #46 First Union SABCO Chevy at the Food City 500 Sunday. Dallenbach hopes to return for Texas, if not Shepherd would fill in there also(NASCAR Online)(3-26-98)

49 cars entered at Darlington

49 cars entered at Darlington

March 20, 1998
49 Cup cars are scheduled to attempt to make the TranSouth 400 including Morgan Shepherd in the #05 Pontiac. Shepherd is scheduled to relieve Mike Skinner in the #31, no idea what happens if he makes the race in his own car. Remember, provisionals are now awarded based

Shepher to sub for Skinner

Shepher to sub for Skinner

March 18, 1998
Looks like Morgan Shepherd will not attempt to make the TranSouth 400 but will take over for Mike Skinner at the first caution as Skinner has not healed from the Atlanta accident. Skinner will practice, qualify and start the #31 Lowes Chevy(Thats Racin)(3-18-98)

Shepherd to relieve Skinner at Darlington

Shepherd to relieve Skinner at Darlington

March 17, 1998
Mike Skinner is still very sore after his accident at Atlanta and will start the Darlington race but will have Morgan Shepherd standing by as a relief driver. Shepherd plans on attempting to make the race with his own #05 Pontiac team but has told Richard Childress

DEL looking for Park’s sub

DEL looking for Park’s sub

March 15, 1998
The Dale Earnhardt Inc team is looking for a driver to sub for Steve Park who will miss at least four months. Ron Hornaday tested in the #1 Chevrolet for two days this week at Darlington, then Mike Wallace drove it on the final day. Both Hornaday and Wallace have rides

Hornaday in the #1 at Darlington and Birstol

Hornaday in the #1 at Darlington and Birstol

March 7, 1998
Looks like Ron Hornaday is expected to drive the #1 Pennzoil Chevy at Darlington and Bristol(he has a conflict for Texas). Hornaday will test at Darlington and if goes well, he will drive the car. Looks like Steve Park is going to be out four or five months. While

Shepherd to attempt Atlanta

Shepherd to attempt Atlanta

March 6, 1998
Morgan Shepherd will be attempting to make the field at Atlanta with his own team, the #05 Pontiac. See a picture of the car atJayski's Paint Scheme Page.(3-6-98) - he didn't make it(3-7-98)

Shepherd tests with SABCO

Shepherd tests with SABCO

March 4, 1998
Morgan Shepherd tested recently with team SABCO. Not sure if this for a 4th car/team or a possible replacement for one of the existing drivers, rumors have been circling the #46 First Union team and Wally Dallenbach(3-4-98)

Shepherd to replace Lepage? NO

Shepherd to replace Lepage? NO

March 2, 1998
Some wild rumors have Morgan Shepherd may go to the #91 LJ Racing Chevy in place of Kevin LePage(Go200mph.com)- FALSE see above story(3-2-98)

Morgan Shepherd DNQ

Morgan Shepherd DNQ

February 22, 1998
Morgan Shepherd attempted to make the GM Goodwrench Service Plus 400 in his own #05 Pontiac which is white with orange lettering. Shepherd wants to run more races but needs a primary sponsor. He has Good Stuff America on the side of the car for Rockingham, he qualified

Shepherd in No. 33 for practice

Shepherd in No. 33 for practice

February 13, 1998
Andy Petree had Morgan Shepherd run the No. 33 Chevrolet in Friday's morning practice, but Kenny Schrader is planning to climb back in for the final practice session on Saturday.(ESPNSportsZone)(2-13-98)

Morgan Shepherd looking

Morgan Shepherd looking

February 7, 1998
Morgan Shepherd will not make an attempt at Daytona with his own team. Right now he has a Pontiac to race but it's an intermediate track car, but he plans to be at Rockingham.(2-4-98) Shepherd was at qualifying walking the garage area and mentioned that he is still