Rick Mast News

Jarrett says no driver standby:

Jarrett says no driver standby:

October 10, 2001
Jarrett says no driver standby: #88-Dale Jarrett, who won the spring race at Martinsville, says he doesn't plan to have a standby driver this weekend. Jarrett is recovering from a concussion and broken rib he suffered in a crash at Kansas Speedway on Sept.30. Rick

Mast in the #31? UPDATE 2 in the #29 for practice/qualifyng:

Mast in the #31? UPDATE 2 in the #29 for practice/qualifyng:

October 9, 2001
Mast in the #31? UPDATE 2 in the #29 for practice/qualifyng: hearing Rick Mast will run the #31 Lowes Chevy at Martinsville in a one race deal(10-7-2001) UPDATE: Rick Mast, who lost his Winston Cup ride when his Eel River Racing team folded last week, is testing the

#27 Done? UPDATE 3:

#27 Done? UPDATE 3:

October 7, 2001
#27 Done? UPDATE 3: hearing the Eel River Racing #27 Pontiac team has closed up shop and will not race anymore in 2001. No word on if it'll try in 2002. Rick Mast is rumored to the #90 Ford if Hut Stricklin follows the Hill Brothers Coffee sponsorship to a new ride

Jarrett sore but will race, Mast to stand by:

Jarrett sore but will race, Mast to stand by:

October 5, 2001
Jarrett sore but will race, Mast to stand by: #88-Dale Jarrett, who suffered a concussion, broken rib and multiple bruises in a crash last week at Kansas City, made sufficient laps in practice and qualifying Thursday and tentatively feels fit enough to go the distance

#27 Done? UPDATE yes, Mast to stand by for Jarrett:

#27 Done? UPDATE yes, Mast to stand by for Jarrett:

October 3, 2001
#27 Done? UPDATE yes, Mast to stand by for Jarrett: hearing the Eel River Racing #27 Pontiac team has closed up shop and will not race anymore in 2001. No word on if it'll try in 2002. Rick Mast is rumored to the #90 Ford if Hut Stricklin follows the Hill Brothers

Eel River to Chevy for Talladega?

Eel River to Chevy for Talladega?

September 23, 2001
Eel River to Chevy for Talladega? Barry Dodson, crew chief and (#27) team manager for the team Rick Mast drives for, said that he may take a Chevrolet to Talladega next month if NASCAR doesn't make the Pontiacs more competitive with a rules change soon. Dodson also

3td Qtr Driver of the Year:

3td Qtr Driver of the Year:

August 29, 2001
3td Qtr Driver of the Year: Jeff Gordon continued commitment and dedication has earned him the recognition of being selected as the third-quarter nominee for True Value's Man of the Year for his continued commitment and dedication by spending a large amount of his

RIR to try testing again UPDATE:

RIR to try testing again UPDATE:

August 28, 2001
RIR to try testing again UPDATE: The Winston Cup cars of #30-Jeff Green, #13-Hermie Sadler, #27-Rick Mast and #90-Hut Stricklin are scheduled to test at Ricmond on Monday and Tuesday (Aug 27-28th) along with BGN drivers #26-Bobby Hamilton, Jr. and #25-Randy Tolsma.

Hedrick to Return? with Earnhardt? UPDATE 3:

Hedrick to Return? with Earnhardt? UPDATE 3:

August 23, 2001
Hedrick to Return? with Earnhardt? UPDATE 3: hearing a rumor I have not been able to confirm - that Kerry Earnhardt, oldest son of the late Dale Earnahrdt, will supposedly be driving a BGN car for former #41 team owner Larry Hedrick. Supposedly the team will receive

Bickle in the #50 at Indy, after that?

Bickle in the #50 at Indy, after that?

July 31, 2001
Bickle in the #50 at Indy, after that? Rick Mast and Midwest Transit Racing have parted ways. Mast was a valuable asset to our team. Mast wanted to compete in all the races this season and at this time we could not commit to that. The team is proud to have Rich Bickle

Bliss out of the #27? UPDATE 4 Mast in, rest of the year – Bickle in the #50?:

Bliss out of the #27? UPDATE 4 Mast in, rest of the year – Bickle in the #50?:

July 30, 2001
Bliss out of the #27? UPDATE 4 Mast in, rest of the year - Bickle in the #50?: hearing driver Mike Bliss and the Eel River Racing team have parted ways. The team has failed to make the last six Cup races(7-21-2001) UPDATE: Mike Bliss is the second driver to bite the

Jarrett wins at NHIS:

Jarrett wins at NHIS:

July 22, 2001
Jarrett wins at NHIS: #88-Dale Jarrett got around teammate #28-Ricky Rudd with 5 laps to go to win the New England 300 at New Hampshire, Rudd ended up 3rd with #24-Jeff Gordon finishing 2nd. It is Jarretts 4th win of the year and he is still tied with Gordon in the

No #50 Sponsor?

No #50 Sponsor?

July 20, 2001
No #50 Sponsor? noticed on the #50-Rick Mast driven MidWest Transit Chevy that there were no Blair.com decals and the car was all red with no decals (excpet the #50 and small decals). Mast qualified 19th(7-20-2001)

#50 skips Chicago:

#50 skips Chicago:

July 11, 2001
#50 skips Chicago: Rick Mast said the #50 Midwest Transit/Blair.com team had planned to test at Chicagoland last week, but couldn't and has decided not attempt this weekends Cup race at Chicagoland Speedway in favor of preparing for Indy by testing at the Indianapolis

Mast Nominated:

Mast Nominated:

June 18, 2001
Mast Nominated: Rick Mast enjoys lending a helping hand to his neighbors in Rockbridge Baths, Va. In 1994, he took on the task of organizing the Rick Mast Classic, a golf tournament and country music concert fundraiser for the Rockbridge Area Free Clinic. It is because