Morgan Shepherd News

8/13/1997

8/13/1997

August 13, 1997
Michael McSwain former crew chief on the #1 R&L Pontiac's and owner Richard Jackson has been reunited with Morgan Shepherd and the #77 Jasper Engines Ford. Terry Wooten has left as earlier rumored(RPM2Nite)(8-13-97)

7/20/1997

7/20/1997

July 20, 1997
It was announced that 13 drivers have committed to participate in the second annual NASCAR Suzuka Thunder Special 100 on 11/23/97 in Suzuka City, Japan. The event again will be televised live in the United States by SuperStation TBS(Boo, I don't get it). Last years

6/8/1997

6/8/1997

June 8, 1997
It's official: Morgan Shepherd out of the #1 and to the #77 Jasper Ford, no idea where Bobby Hillin will end up, have not heard a thing(6-8-97)

Morgan Shepherd to the #1?

Morgan Shepherd to the #1?

June 5, 1997
I hear Morgan Shepherd may leave the #1 car for the #77(6-5-97) TRUE

Shepherd to the #77

Shepherd to the #77

June 1, 1997
Morgan Shepherd, Greg Sacks and Robert Pressley lead the rumors as the new #77 driver(6-1-97) Shepherd TRUE

Richard Jackson team in doubt

Richard Jackson team in doubt

May 25, 1997
The Richard Jackson #1 Pontiac Team may fold after Dover unless they get sponsorship. Morgan Shepherd will be looking for a ride(5-25-97)

Winston not open to non-winners

Winston not open to non-winners

January 17, 1997
The Winston will no longer be open to non-winners. The rules have now been altered to include only winners in the field. That includes drivers and car-owners who have won races in the previous year and the current year, past Winston Cup champions, winners of The Winston