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Morgan Shepherd sponsorship close

Morgan Shepherd sponsorship close

June 20, 1998
Morgan Shepherd revealed at Pocono that he is close to announcing a 3yr sponsorship deal for his own race team. Supposed
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Blaise Alexander will not attempt Daytona

Blaise Alexander will not attempt Daytona

June 19, 1998
Blaise Alexander won't be trying to qualify for the 400 at Daytona on July 4th. After he tested there, they decided they
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Shepherd’s qualifying in the #8

Shepherd’s qualifying in the #8

June 16, 1998
Morgan Shepherd's first qualifying run in the #8 car did not go too well due to handling problems. The motor was strong
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Moore Robinson Motorsports plans

Moore Robinson Motorsports plans

June 15, 1998
The Moore Robinson Motorsports team(Formerly Bud Moore Engineering), will run at least 8-10 races with Morgan Shepherd behind
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Morgan Shepherd

Morgan Shepherd

June 14, 1998
According to Bob Latford of the Inside Line Newsletter, Morgan Shepherd became only the 11th driver in the last 30 Cup seasons
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Second round qualifying

Second round qualifying

June 13, 1998
2nd round qualifying is over and Morgan Shepherd blistered the field in 2nd round qualifying and cut a lap of 182.927mph
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Saturday morning practice

Saturday morning practice

June 13, 1998
Fastest five cars in Saturday morning practice.....#8-Morgan Shepherd; #33-Ken Schrader; #36-Ernie Irvan; #6-Mark Martin
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Shepherd in the #8 at Michigan

Shepherd in the #8 at Michigan

June 8, 1998
Morgan Shepherd will run the #8 Circuit City Chevy at Michigan as Buckshot Jones will be at Pikes Peak for the BGN race.(
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Testing at Daytona

Testing at Daytona

June 8, 1998
Among teams testing at Daytona include: Rusty Wallace in the #2 Miller Lite Ford with Buddy Baker helping out; Hut Stricklin
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Shepherd released

Shepherd released

June 1, 1998
Morgan Shepherd has been released from the #46 First Union SABCO Chevy team. Rumors have Jeff Green taking the wheel at
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Green and Shepherd sub

Green and Shepherd sub

May 25, 1998
Jeff Green subbed for Bill Elliott and Morgan Shepherd (once they found him) subbed for Mike Skinner during the Coca-Cola
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Shepherd practices for Skinner

Shepherd practices for Skinner

May 24, 1998
Morgan Shepherd practiced some during Happy Hour in the #31 car of Mike Skinner. Skinner is still recovering from injuries
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More morning practice news

More morning practice news

May 23, 1998
Joe Nemechek's #42 BellSouth SABCO entry lost an engine and put fluid down on the track. Kevin Lepage was unable to avoid
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Morgan Shepherd Grand Marshal

Morgan Shepherd Grand Marshal

May 15, 1998
Morgan Shepherd will be the Grand Marshall of the BGN First Union 200 at Nazareth on Sunday.(WC Today Radio)(5-15-98)
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Shepherd’s plans on hold

Shepherd’s plans on hold

May 6, 1998
Morgan Shepherd has put plans on hold for his own team until he and SABCO decide what direction the #46 team will go.(WC