Ricky Rudd News

Air Force is back with the #21:

Air Force is back with the #21:

February 11, 2005
The Air Force begins its fifth year as a NASCAR sponsor when the 2005 Nextel Cup season kicks off with the Daytona 500 on Feb. 20. After recruiting one of the most accomplished crew chiefs [Michael McSwain] in the sport and making numerous off-season changes, the Air

The Budweiser Shootout:

The Budweiser Shootout:

February 9, 2005
Beginning with the 2003 Budweiser Shootout the race was formatted into two segments. The first segment is 20 laps after which a 10 minute intermission is held. During the intermission teams may change tires or perform any other action that would be part of a normal

Brevak Racing, Rudd get sponsor for #31:

Brevak Racing, Rudd get sponsor for #31:

February 7, 2005
RepairOne announced that it has teamed up with Brevak Racing as an associate sponsor for the #31 Dodge truck in the opening race of the 2005 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. Series rookie Jason Rudd, nephew of NASCAR Nextel Cup star Ricky Rudd, will drive the #31 RepairOne

Earthquake in California:

Earthquake in California:

February 3, 2005
A California 3.2 earthquake that occurred Wednesday evening did not go unnoticed by several members of the NASCAR community who aren’t used to such events. Ricky Rudd was in his hotel room when...“I heard a bang like someone took a baseball bat and hit your bed with

No Timetable for Rudd retiring:

No Timetable for Rudd retiring:

January 27, 2005
#21-Ricky Rudd hasn't decided when he will retire from NASCAR, but he has settled on the criteria that will determine his decision. "If we can't get it done and run up front this year, you probably won't see me next year," Rudd said during yesterday's NASCAR Nextel

Jason Rudd tests for Brevak:

Jason Rudd tests for Brevak:

January 14, 2005
Brevak Racing announced today that they will be testing driver Jason Rudd for the 2005 Daytona test session this January. Rudd, the nephew of NASCAR Nextel Cup Series driver Ricky Rudd, will test the #31 Brevak Racing Dodge at Daytona in hopes of gaining some seat

California Testing – Fans Invited:

California Testing – Fans Invited:

January 14, 2005
As part of NASCAR's Preseason Thunder, several NEXTEL Cup and Busch Series teams will participate in a test session at California Speedway from January 31 - February 3, 2005. As of early January, nine NASCAR Busch Series drivers have confirmed for the first two days

35 Cup drivers to test at Las Vegas:

35 Cup drivers to test at Las Vegas:

January 12, 2005
Just how important is Preseason Thunder Las Vegas? All 10 drivers in last year's Chase for the Nextel Cup have indicated they will visit LVMS Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 to prepare for the March 13 UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400. In 2004, eight of the 10 drivers who made the Chase

Testing at Vegas Jan 26-29th:

Testing at Vegas Jan 26-29th:

December 26, 2004
More than 50 Cup [NNC] and Busch [NBS] teams are expected to descend on LVMS on Jan. 26-29 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway to experiment with the new tires, spoilers and body designs that will go into effect in the coming season. It's the first open test for teams on an

Ford Engines UPDATE:

Ford Engines UPDATE:

June 19, 2004
Speed Channel's coverage of Nextel Cup qualifying at Michigan mentined that all the Ford Yates/Roush teams #'s 38, 88, 6, 16, 17, 97, 99 have a new Ford engine package except #21-Ricky Rudd.(6-18-2004) UPDATE: Doug Yates and his motor gurus were busy this week readying

#50 at Pocono for Rudd:

#50 at Pocono for Rudd:

June 11, 2004
#21-Ricky Rudd is expected to make his 50th NASCAR NEXTEL Cup start at Pocono Raceway, more than any other driver. Rudd has competed in all but the first three races at Pocono (1974-76). Rudd’s only Pocono victory occurred in June 2001 when he won there from

Ford Pushes Dodge; Burton disagrees:

Ford Pushes Dodge; Burton disagrees:

June 7, 2004
After his planned pit stop went awry when he spun on pit road, #12-Ryan Newman ran his tank dry with the extra mile he had to go to come back around for gas. He received some unexpected help from Ricky Rudd, who pushed him most of the way around with his #21 Ford.

Rudd: Engine Good, Chassis Not:

Rudd: Engine Good, Chassis Not:

June 1, 2004
Ricky Rudd was the only driver using the next-generation Roush-Yates engine in the 600, and the results were mixed. The motor provided reliability and more power, but his #21 Air Force Ford couldn't match the performance. "The motor was good, but you've got to have

3rd place for Rudd:

3rd place for Rudd:

May 27, 2004
With his start in the 2004 Coca-Cola 600, #21-Ricky Rudd is expected to make his 56th start at Lowe's Motor Speedway and moves into third behind Buddy Baker (57) and Richard Petty (64). Rudd has never won at LMS.(NASCAR Statistical Services)(5-27-2004)

New Sam Bass Art:

New Sam Bass Art:

May 21, 2004
Winning the Daytona 500 is arguably the most prestigious feat in all of motorsports. It is also perhaps the most difficult. It took icons Darrell Waltrip, Buddy Baker, David Pearson, Bobby Allison - and even Dale Earnhardt himself - the better part of two decades to