Nathan Buttke News

#200 For Spears:

#200 For Spears:

July 3, 2003
The O'Reilly 250 at Kansas Speedway will mark the 200th NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race for Spears Motorsports. In the nine-year history of the series, the team has missed only two races. The Mooresville-based team is owned by Wayne and Connie Spears and is sponsored

Buttke Leaves:

Buttke Leaves:

June 8, 2001
Nathan Buttkes 18th-place finish in the Ware Racing Enterprises FansTeam Chevrolet was the drivers final appearance with the team. Ware indicated the parting was mutual, that Buttke was leaving to pursue other competitive interests. The team will bring Rich Woodland

#81 Sponsor:

#81 Sponsor:

February 14, 2001
Fansteam.Com, a Virginia based internet company,has secured a three year primary sponsorship package with Rick Ware of Ware Racing, in the CTS begining with Daytona, according to Kevin Hooghkirk, CEO/President. Fansteam.Com has also partnered with Dunlop Golf as an

Daytona Testing – Day 3:

Daytona Testing – Day 3:

January 22, 2001
#17-Ricky Hendrick posted the fastest single lap time in the final day of truck testing at 182.615 mph. Trucks in an afternoon drafting session were posting speeds in the high 180's with Bobby Hamilton running the #8 Dodge at 189.155mph. The speeds: 8, Bobby Hamilton

Daytona Testing – Day 2:

Daytona Testing – Day 2:

January 21, 2001
#66-Rick Carelli was atop the speed chart after Saturdays session with a speed of 181.660mph. Rounding out the top five was #60-Travis Kvapil, #9-Morgan Shepherd, #18-Joe Ruttman and #17 Ricky Hendrick Testing will continue on Sunday at the Speedway and is free and

CTS Day 1 Test at Daytona over – Lance Norick the fastest:

CTS Day 1 Test at Daytona over – Lance Norick the fastest:

January 19, 2001
#90-Lance Norick ran the fastest lap at the 1st day of CTS testing at Daytona, a lap of 182.482mph. Here is the full rundown of Day 1: 1. #90-Lance Norick, 182.482 mph2. #17-Ricky Hendrick, 182.2603. #60-Travis Kvapil, 181.5034. #66a-Rick Carelli, 180.9455. #46-Dennis

Midday Speeds at Daytona Testing – Day 1:

Midday Speeds at Daytona Testing – Day 1:

January 19, 2001
First on the track at 10:30am/et Friday was Bobby Dotter in the #08 People Against Drugs Chevy. #17-Ricky Hendrick was the fastest at 181.792mph, 2nd was #60-Travis Kvapil at 180.607mph. Third fastest was Ford driver #66-Rick Carelli at 179.745mph. The three day test

Jeff Fuller info UPDATE:

Jeff Fuller info UPDATE:

July 29, 1999
Had many questions about the #89 BGN chevy and Jeff Fuller not being in the race at Myrtle beach. the story: The #89 was not Fuller's car. They had Nathan Buttke use the number due to Owners points. Supposedly Fullers sponsor, Heritage Consumer Products has not paid

more BGN Testing:

more BGN Testing:

July 7, 1999
Myrtle Beach Testing - Wednesday: Hal Goodson, Ed Berrier, Curtis Markham, Nathan Buttke. Thursday and Friday: Justin Labonte, Ricky Hendrick, Adam Petty, Jimmy Foster(7-7-1999)

August 15, 1998

August 15, 1998

August 15, 1998
New NASCAR National Commissioner Charles Strang reviewed and upheld fines and suspensions levied against BGN driver Jeff Purvis for an incident in July at South Boston Speedway. Purvis will be able to return to racing at Richmond. Nathan Buttke drives the #4 Lance

Hank Parker Jr to replace Buttke

Hank Parker Jr to replace Buttke

January 7, 1998
As announced here a few weeks back: "Hank Parker Jr. plans to compete for Grand National rookie of the year honors in 1998, replacing Nathan Buttke as driver of the No. 78 Chevrolet owned by Dan Browder." (Charlotte Observer)(1-7-98)

BGN News

BGN News

May 21, 1997
Nathan Buttke will drive the #78 Mark III Motorsport Chevy for 7 races with CarQuest sponsorship, plus other races with Mark III Financial Group as the primary sponsor. This starts 5-24-97 at Charlotte. Rodney Combs has been released from the ride, I hear Buttke bought